Walmart had at least seventeen more shootings in April of 2025, including at least six fatal shootings killing eight people; one of these almost qualifies as a mass shooting where the suspect, a Walmart employee shot and killed another employee in the store, shot another employee and injured him in the parking lot, went several miles to the home of a third employee shooting and killing her, then went to the next state before confronting police, threatening suicide, shooting himself and dying a couple days later. One of the other fatal shootings was also a suicide and another one was a suspect killed by police.
There were also at least six injuries, including the one already mentioned, and at least two more officer involved shootings that didn't injure or kill people. One of the shootings involved a kidnapping of family members where the kidnapper fired one shot before leaving with the victims, but they were later released unharmed and he was arrested. Another one of the shooters was also a former employee who took a customer to an employees only section where neither of them were supposed to be and the victim allegedly punched him before the former employee shot him twice. This happened at the end of the month and there are still more questions than answers about how it happened or why. Once again, many of these shootings happened in clusters, with three shootings happening in less than 24 hours in the first few days, about a week or so later there was a cluster of six shootings in 48 hours, with four of those in the last 24 hours, and two more shootings in under 24 hours again at the end of the month. Three shootings in one day have happened well over a dozen times, four in one day has only happened about four or five times.
In addition to the eight people killed in shootings two more were beat or stabbed to death in one incident, a woman was found dead on their property in another incident, and another woman was killed in an automobile accident, for a total of twelve dead last month. There was also an eighteenth shooting a few blocks from Walmart where the police shot a woman who pointed a weapon at them, but this didn't involve Walmart. And there was a man who fired a flare-gun, which wasn't a traditional shooting with a firearm. They finally resolved the court case against the 2019 mass murderer in El Paso after years of scandals involving mostly the lawyers or other officials, not the actual shooting and he's pleading guilty and getting life without chance of parole, ending efforts to get the death penalty, while, as some people observe, they continue to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, even though that killing was done in a state that doesn't have the death penalty. Many people claim, with a fair amount of justification, that this is a class bias, since Mangione killed a wealthy person who profited off a system withholding health coverage, while the El Paso shooting was a Schizophrenic racist, killing innocent poor people.
There was also a heavy police presence at another of their stores without explanation about what happened, which has happened repeatedly in the past few years, but rarely or never happened previously, which may indicate the police or media aren't disclosing other major crimes at Walmart for some reason. There were at least half a dozen major firearms crimes not involving shootings at Walmart, including robberies, vigilantism, threats of murder and another man considering suicide who ended the stand-off without firing the gun or killing himself.
Additional evidence to a previous case from a case in March where an Indian-American was accused of attempting to kidnap a child adding to previous evidence that the incident didn't happen as they claimed. A video was released showing the incident, although for a brief time the suspect had his back to the camera and there was no way of know what happened, most of it indicates that it couldn't have happened as the woman claimed. The video shows him approach the mother as both of them claim, and when she attempts to stand up he bends forward, with his back to the camera so what happened for a few seconds wasn't visible, but this was almost certainly too quick for the alleged tugging back and forth the mother claims happened, and she doesn't appear shocked at the time, nor does he appear concerned as if anything unusual had happened and he calmly walks away.
Shortly after that she bumps into something and another customer helps her which is clearly visible. She still doesn't appear shocked and he went about his business, talking to an employee before buying Tylenol and leaving the store. Technically, since his back was to the camera, I can't conclusively say there wasn't a very short tug of war over the child, but the behavior before or after doesn't support that claim, and it certainly isn't as extreme as the mother says, certainly not enough to justify weeks in jail without bail. As I said previously, after being asked about his claims she said she hoped he was telling the truth and she would let the police draw their conclusions from the video and accept their conclusions. The police haven't announced any conclusions, except by keeping him in jail and not asking to drop charges, even though that's almost certainly appropriate.
A Vendor at Walmart stores has been stealing data to commit fraud; and in another case, Walmart gave someone an E-gift card as a refund, but the money on it vanished, which is much more common than most people realize, since Walmart has a long history of not securing their own financial products or taking responsibility when fraud takes place, although when attention is drawn to it they often change their views to protect their own reputation, but usually only after giving customers the run-around.
A follow up story on an incident from last October indicates they dropped charges from a veteran who purchased something, and returned it almost immediately for a refund, then was arrested weeks later saying he stole parts of the product; this charge didn't seem credible at the time, and now they admit they were wrong. Another government official was arrested for shoplifting, and unlike other crimes, was fired immediately. This is most common among police, who are often more likely to be held accountable for stealing petty amounts from a rich corporation than for killing an innocent person.
There were also a large number of assaults, including an ex-boyfriend choking his ex-girlfriend, restraining her, and then leaving her injured in the store, robberies, shopliftings and much more. One store in Hawaii is now charging parking fees for people leaving their cars there a long time, and they claim customers love it, since they believe it will open up spots, but it also means they'll be tracking a lot of cars and it's a matter of time before they find out what, if any problems that causes.
Walmart is now experimenting with a way of letting customers use phones and facial recognition to unlock items that were previously never locked until their theft problem increased. Was this intentional all along to track purchases? This seems far-fetched of course, but they're doing a lot of stupid things that make no sense, and if this was the goal all along they make sense. A lot of insane things are now routine, the only question is which insane explanations are true.
In addition to the accident killing one person there were also close to a dozen other automobile crimes, including auto-theft, a shoplifter hit by a car while fleeing police, vandalism, hit and runs and other major accidents, not counting many more smaller accidents that rarely get media attention. There was also a vehicle fire burning one person and at least one more fire in a store which was accidental and an attempted arson that didn't get that far.
In addition to the two people killed during a beating that involved stabbings, there was another incident where a person stabbed three people, an incident where one person was stabbed, and three other incidents where people were threatened with knives, including one with a machete, and another where the suspect tried to enter a car with a mother and baby in it, but an employee intervened to stop him.
Walmart had at least eight more major recalls including tortilla chips, jewelry kits, celery sticks with possible listeria risk, kids toys with a choking hazard, steaks with wood contamination, oyster crackers with metal contamination, baby swings with a suffocation risk and UTV Ride-On toys with a fire hazard.
A woman in Florida was banned from Walmart for feeding stray cats, which caused no problem to the business; it wasn't until after a lawyer drew attention to this that Walmart reversed it. These bans are usually only given to shoplifters, but there have been some cases where they've been given to people for opposing worker or customer abuses, and the law allows them to give bans for any reason. Since they have become an oligarchy this is an ability that can easily be abused, and it often is; the courts or police rarely do anything or discuss the problem, for now public pressure is the only thing reducing abuse of this tactic.
Have you ever had a miraculous cure after being caught shoplifting while riding a handicapped cart at Walmart then run away with the merchandise, or at least try, without any handicap? Does that only happen at Walmart?
How often do people set up a hammock at your local Walmart to stay until they close so they can steal after hours? If they succeed would the media report it?
Once again another customer decided to urinate at several locations throughout the store, instead of restroom, but this time it's only one, another previous time two or three people did the same thing in different parts of the country.
How often do people climb to the top of freezers at your store and yell at customers while throwing bread into their carts? Only at Walmart?
Do you ever ride your horse through the aisles at Walmart? If not, do you ever see several other people riding horses through Walmart?
They're emotional support horses!
Do any other your relatives think aliens live under Walmart?
If so, can you prove they're wrong?
Strange things happen at Walmart!
In 2006 Wake Up Walmart did a study, "Is Walmart Safe?" based on incidents in 2004, (PDF) about crime at Walmart which showed that it increased when Walmarts opened up and that crime was higher at Walmart than at other retailers. Since then Walmart Shootings began compiling a list of gun related incidents at Walmart and demonstrated that they have a large number of them, including on average more than one shooting per week somewhere in the country; now after counting them for several years that average is over two per week. In January of 2014 another study, "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" provided additional statistical research indicating that Walmart might be contributing to higher crime rates or at least a slowing of the decline in crime. The study found that. “on average, communities with Walmarts had 17 more property crimes and two more violent crimes per 10,000 people than those communities without Walmarts.” I reviewed this more in Walmart’s crime problem, Rolling Back Safety more than prices? where I explained that although this study is helpful they could have done better with additional data that is available and I reviewed some of that. I also added my own review about why I think that Walmart policies have been contributing to higher crime in a previous blog, Walmart high crime rate continues un-investigaterd and have provided additional information under the author tag Walmart Crime Watch.
Over the past ten to fifteen years Walmart has been increasing the use of self-checkout, and this has corresponded with a steady increase in shoplifting as well as false accusations, yet they refuse to even discuss returning to the use of cashiers. What most people seem to have forgotten was that when they first did this it was on a small scale as an experiment, presumably to see if it worked before expanding it, which would actually make sense, if they slowed it down or reversed it once they saw how many problems it caused. But that's not what they did. Instead the more problems they had the more they increased use of self-checkout, often claiming that instead of hiring more cashiers again, which worked previously, they resorted to more technology and hiring more security to catch people skip scanning or at other forms of theft. This has led to massive amounts of false accusations, in addition to the real thefts, and when the thefts are real, and they get caught, they often resort to violence, so it endangers both Walmart workers and customers.
Now they're acting as if the rise of shoplifting is happening for some inexplicable reason and even asking police to help them solve this problem, as if it wasn't a problem created by their own policies, and most of the media or politicians aren't pointing out the obvious. This is resulting in a massive increase in arrests, court expenses, and prison expenses, which Walmart isn't paying for, effectively meaning we are subsidizing Walmart's high crime problems with tax money. There's no official explanation for why they're behaving so foolishly; but, since this is a for profit corporation it's not hard to speculate about the most likely reason for it, that they're increasing profits for those making the decisions. But, a large portion of the money saved by not hiring cashiers is spent on technology or security to catch thieves; and, if they had to pay the increase in police, courts and prison costs that would reduce or eliminate their savings, and they would almost certainly reverse their policies, because they wouldn't be increasing profits with self-checkout.
This doesn't even include the risk to the health of both their customers and workers when the worst thieves turn violent, in some cases possibly even shooting and killing people. Every year since 2016 has seen more than a hundred shootings at Walmart, and more often than not, this is increasing, while they ignore the causes of their crime problems. These self-checkouts are also making it easier for thieves to put "skimmers" that collect credit or debit card information from customers that enable them to use their cards illegally, but, once again, the customers are stuck with the tab, not Walmart, so they're doing little or nothing to stop this, even though it's a direct result of their bad policies. And furthermore, courts have ruled that Walmart has a right to detain customers even when they have no reason to believe they're shoplifting, if they simply refuse to show receipts, as a matter of principle. At times some lawyers have claimed they need probable cause to ask to see receipts, which, if a customer goes directly from the register, sometimes even when there's a cashier, to the door they can't possibly have. So this means Walmart is under no obligation to assume their paying customers are innocent until proven guilty, which should raise major constitutional questions!
Stacy Mitchell has also compiled a list of other studies about Walmart and how they impact society, Key Studies on Big-Box Retail & Independent Business. To the best of my knowledge Walmart has done as little as they seem to get away with, often relying on rhetoric that isn't backed up with action, when it comes to addressing any of their critics concerns, including crime. One of the responses they’ve come up with is what they call "Restorative Justice" which gives first time shoplifters a chance to avoid being arrested or any criminal record if they take an on line course which costs $400 up front or $500 in payments, plus perhaps, reparations. This has been part of the privatization process and often denies suspects of the due process or access to a lawyer, perhaps even intimidating and extorting from some people that might not even be guilty. Walmart seems to be trying to find a way to turn crime into a profit making situation instead of looking for the most effective ways to reduce it. Making Change at Walmart is asking If you or someone you know has gone through @Walmart's "Restorative Justice" program for first-time suspected shoplifters, send us a DM. 03/30/2017 to ensure that it isn’t doing more harm than good. I did my own review of this program as well at Walmart’s “Restorative Justice” Endangers Public Without Reducing Crime. The following are a list of incidents that occurred in April 2025. 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.
Shooting reported at Walmart in city of Lancaster SC 04/01/2025
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office confirmed an active police investigation.
LANCASTER, S.C. — Law enforcement personnel are investigating a reported shooting around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Walmart store in the city of Lancaster.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's office confirms an active investigation is underway.
Photos shared with WCNC Charlotte showed a very large police presence. Witnesses said they could see emergency vehicles from agencies including the fire department, police department, SWAT and state police. The images showed an overflow of emergency vehicles parked along the roadway and near neighboring businesses. Complete article
Lancaster SC Walmart: Police respond to shooting, active shooter reports — What we know 04/01/2025
SC Walmart shooting: 3 people in custody 04/02/2025
‘Gang element’ involved in shooting inside SC Walmart, Lancaster police chief says 04/03/2025
All 6 suspects arrested in Lancaster Walmart shooting 04/17/2025 Walmart has decided to clear the ammunition aisle in the store after the incident.
15-year-old charged in Walmart shooting to face judge 05/01/2025
Teen charged in South Carolina Walmart shooting appears in court: What happened 05/01/2025
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office confirmed an active police investigation.
LANCASTER, S.C. — Law enforcement personnel are investigating a reported shooting around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Walmart store in the city of Lancaster.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's office confirms an active investigation is underway.
Photos shared with WCNC Charlotte showed a very large police presence. Witnesses said they could see emergency vehicles from agencies including the fire department, police department, SWAT and state police. The images showed an overflow of emergency vehicles parked along the roadway and near neighboring businesses. Complete article
Lancaster SC Walmart: Police respond to shooting, active shooter reports — What we know 04/01/2025
SC Walmart shooting: 3 people in custody 04/02/2025
‘Gang element’ involved in shooting inside SC Walmart, Lancaster police chief says 04/03/2025
All 6 suspects arrested in Lancaster Walmart shooting 04/17/2025 Walmart has decided to clear the ammunition aisle in the store after the incident.
15-year-old charged in Walmart shooting to face judge 05/01/2025
Teen charged in South Carolina Walmart shooting appears in court: What happened 05/01/2025
Shots fired inside Tulsa Okla. Walmart; off-duty deputy confronts suspect 04/02/2025
Tulsa Police are investigating a shooting at the Walmart near 81st and Lewis after a suspect fired shots inside the store late Tuesday night. An off-duty Pawnee County deputy working security confronted and fired at the suspect, who later arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound.
Tulsa Police are investigating after shots were fired inside a Walmart in south Tulsa late Tuesday night, leading to a confrontation involving an off-duty deputy.
Officers were called around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday to the Walmart store at along East 81st Street near South Lewis Avenue after multiple 911 callers reported a shooting inside the store. Witnesses said the suspect fired several shots before running away.
Police said an off-duty Pawnee County Sheriff’s Deputy, who was working security for Walmart at the time, confronted the shooter and fired at the suspect. Shortly after the incident, police said a man believed to be involved was dropped off at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound to his torso. After being treated, he was transported to the Detective Division for questioning.
A second person of interest was found hiding under a bridge close to the store and was also detained by police for questioning. Complete article
Man confronted while leaving Walmart bathroom stall and shot at, OK cops say 04/03/2025
Tulsa Police are investigating a shooting at the Walmart near 81st and Lewis after a suspect fired shots inside the store late Tuesday night. An off-duty Pawnee County deputy working security confronted and fired at the suspect, who later arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound.
Tulsa Police are investigating after shots were fired inside a Walmart in south Tulsa late Tuesday night, leading to a confrontation involving an off-duty deputy.
Officers were called around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday to the Walmart store at along East 81st Street near South Lewis Avenue after multiple 911 callers reported a shooting inside the store. Witnesses said the suspect fired several shots before running away.
Police said an off-duty Pawnee County Sheriff’s Deputy, who was working security for Walmart at the time, confronted the shooter and fired at the suspect. Shortly after the incident, police said a man believed to be involved was dropped off at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound to his torso. After being treated, he was transported to the Detective Division for questioning.
A second person of interest was found hiding under a bridge close to the store and was also detained by police for questioning. Complete article
Man confronted while leaving Walmart bathroom stall and shot at, OK cops say 04/03/2025
Police investigate fatal shooting at Walmart in northwest Albuquerque NM 04/02/2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that stemmed from a fight near a Walmart in northwest Albuquerque just before 6:30 PM.
One person, described as an adult man, has died from the shooting. Police said he was driving a vehicle that hit and injured three people.
Those hurt people were hospitalized for their injuries in the crash, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
"The driver of the black Charger got in his vehicle, turned around, came and drove straight into three of the individuals, pinning them against a smaller white truck," APD spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said.
He also said the driver involved was the only person hurt from the shooting. Complete article
APD: Walmart shooting investigated as potential justifiable homicide 04/0/2025
Four dead in separate shootings and apartment fire across Albuquerque 04/03/2025
Suspect in NM Walmart road rage shooting to appear in court 04/14/2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that stemmed from a fight near a Walmart in northwest Albuquerque just before 6:30 PM.
One person, described as an adult man, has died from the shooting. Police said he was driving a vehicle that hit and injured three people.
Those hurt people were hospitalized for their injuries in the crash, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
"The driver of the black Charger got in his vehicle, turned around, came and drove straight into three of the individuals, pinning them against a smaller white truck," APD spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said.
He also said the driver involved was the only person hurt from the shooting. Complete article
APD: Walmart shooting investigated as potential justifiable homicide 04/0/2025
Four dead in separate shootings and apartment fire across Albuquerque 04/03/2025
Suspect in NM Walmart road rage shooting to appear in court 04/14/2025
Oxnard Ca. residents charged with armed robberies at Walmart and Home Depot 04/01/2025
Four people from Oxnard face federal prison time for a pair of alleged armed robberies at a local Walmart and Home Depot, according to the FBI. .....
Gutierrez, Martinez and Olvera face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison if convicted. Corral faces a maximum of 89 years in federal prison for the Hobbs Act violations, firearms infractions and an illicit drug distribution charge.
The armed robberies happened roughly three months ago in early January. The first instance happened on Jan. 4 at a Home Depot in Oxnard. Three days later, the group allegedly robbed a local Walmart. In both incidents, Corral allegedly pointed a handgun at employees while the others left with the stolen items, according to the FBI.
Officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrested Corral and Gutierrez shortly after the second robbery. During their arrest, officers found a loaded handgun that matched the one used in the robberies, according to the FBI. Investigators said Corral was barred from possessing firearms and ammunition because of a previous felony conviction. He was also on probation when he was arrested. Complete article
Four people from Oxnard face federal prison time for a pair of alleged armed robberies at a local Walmart and Home Depot, according to the FBI. .....
Gutierrez, Martinez and Olvera face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison if convicted. Corral faces a maximum of 89 years in federal prison for the Hobbs Act violations, firearms infractions and an illicit drug distribution charge.
The armed robberies happened roughly three months ago in early January. The first instance happened on Jan. 4 at a Home Depot in Oxnard. Three days later, the group allegedly robbed a local Walmart. In both incidents, Corral allegedly pointed a handgun at employees while the others left with the stolen items, according to the FBI.
Officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrested Corral and Gutierrez shortly after the second robbery. During their arrest, officers found a loaded handgun that matched the one used in the robberies, according to the FBI. Investigators said Corral was barred from possessing firearms and ammunition because of a previous felony conviction. He was also on probation when he was arrested. Complete article
Man allegedly stole from Missouri Walmart then pretended to have a gun; a shopper actually had one 04/01/2025
Defendant allegedly said “bang, bang” to store employees and told an armed shopper he was going to kill him.
A man was arrested Sunday, March 23, after he allegedly stole from Walmart, 444 W. Grand St,, and then, when confronted, pretended he had a gun. (Photo by Steve Pokin) Complete article
Defendant allegedly said “bang, bang” to store employees and told an armed shopper he was going to kill him.
A man was arrested Sunday, March 23, after he allegedly stole from Walmart, 444 W. Grand St,, and then, when confronted, pretended he had a gun. (Photo by Steve Pokin) Complete article
Las Vegas Nevada police: Shoplifter stabs 3 outside Walmart 04/01/2025
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man faces charges for allegedly stabbing three people outside a Las Vegas Walmart.
A judge set bail at $250,000 for Ricky Tasley, 43, on charges including battery with the use of a deadly weapon and mayhem, documents said.
On March 25, a person called 911 reporting a stabbing at a Walmart on West Charleston Boulevard near Decatur Boulevard, documents said. In all, police said three people were injured. Complete article
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man faces charges for allegedly stabbing three people outside a Las Vegas Walmart.
A judge set bail at $250,000 for Ricky Tasley, 43, on charges including battery with the use of a deadly weapon and mayhem, documents said.
On March 25, a person called 911 reporting a stabbing at a Walmart on West Charleston Boulevard near Decatur Boulevard, documents said. In all, police said three people were injured. Complete article
Vehicle fire erupts in Turlock Ca. Walmart parking lot, injuring one 04/02/2025
A vehicle fire erupted on Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the Walmart in Turlock, resulting in serious injuries to a woman who was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The woman managed to escape the vehicle, which was a Buick Aztec, but was reportedly on fire when she emerged. Good Samaritans quickly stepped in to assist her, but it’s unclear what assistance they were able to provide.
Emergency responders from the Turlock Fire Department arrived promptly, deploying Engine 34, Squad 32, and a battalion chief to handle the situation. The blaze was swiftly brought under control and extinguished. Complete article
A vehicle fire erupted on Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the Walmart in Turlock, resulting in serious injuries to a woman who was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The woman managed to escape the vehicle, which was a Buick Aztec, but was reportedly on fire when she emerged. Good Samaritans quickly stepped in to assist her, but it’s unclear what assistance they were able to provide.
Emergency responders from the Turlock Fire Department arrived promptly, deploying Engine 34, Squad 32, and a battalion chief to handle the situation. The blaze was swiftly brought under control and extinguished. Complete article
Police: Man charged with sexual battery at Cary NC Walmart after returning to store 04/02/2025
A man has been charged with sexual battery in an incident at a Walmart in Cary.
A woman told WRAL News that her mother was sexually assaulted Wednesday at a Walmart on Kildaire Farm Road.
Cary police told WRAL News they were investigating an assault at 12:30 p.m.
The woman told officers that a man brushed up against her while she was checking out, according to police. When she turned around, the man ran off. Complete article
A man has been charged with sexual battery in an incident at a Walmart in Cary.
A woman told WRAL News that her mother was sexually assaulted Wednesday at a Walmart on Kildaire Farm Road.
Cary police told WRAL News they were investigating an assault at 12:30 p.m.
The woman told officers that a man brushed up against her while she was checking out, according to police. When she turned around, the man ran off. Complete article
No One Expected This: Walmart Rolls Out New Security Rule That Impacts Millions 04/03/2025
With inflation driving up costs and retailers facing rising theft incidents, major companies like Walmart are testing new solutions to improve security while enhancing the customer experience. In Illinois, Walmart is rolling out an innovative security measure designed to minimize in-store theft while making shopping more efficient.
Walmart’s New Anti-Theft System
To combat theft and streamline shopping, Walmart is introducing a technology-driven security system aimed at reducing the need for frequent employee assistance. This initiative comes after the retailer faced repeated store robberies, particularly targeting smaller, high-theft items such as: ......
How the New System Works
Walmart has introduced mobile unlocking technology, allowing select shoppers to unlock secured products without employee assistance.
Facial Recognition & Mobile Access:
Shoppers subscribed to Walmart+, the retailer’s paid membership program, can use their phones to unlock certain locked products via a facial recognition system called «Freedom Case.» Complete article
With inflation driving up costs and retailers facing rising theft incidents, major companies like Walmart are testing new solutions to improve security while enhancing the customer experience. In Illinois, Walmart is rolling out an innovative security measure designed to minimize in-store theft while making shopping more efficient.
Walmart’s New Anti-Theft System
To combat theft and streamline shopping, Walmart is introducing a technology-driven security system aimed at reducing the need for frequent employee assistance. This initiative comes after the retailer faced repeated store robberies, particularly targeting smaller, high-theft items such as: ......
How the New System Works
Walmart has introduced mobile unlocking technology, allowing select shoppers to unlock secured products without employee assistance.
Facial Recognition & Mobile Access:
Shoppers subscribed to Walmart+, the retailer’s paid membership program, can use their phones to unlock certain locked products via a facial recognition system called «Freedom Case.» Complete article
Man suspected of cutting Walmart's fence claims he was only doing his job 04/01/2025
A Tahuya man claiming to be a construction worker was arrested in suspicion of stealing fencing from Walmart in Port Orchard, which is estimated to cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair.
On Saturday a Walmart employee reported to the Port Orchard Police Department that a man was cutting down fencing at the store on Bethel Road and loading it into his truck around 11 a.m. When police arrived at the scene, a probable cause statement said the 43-year-old suspect had four rolls of fence next to his truck and was wearing a green construction shirt.
When questioned by the police, the suspect told officers his boss at the construction company he works for instructed him to take Walmart's fencing down. He was unable to provide proof that he was scheduled to do work there and the Walmart employee said the fence was not scheduled for any work. Complete article
A Tahuya man claiming to be a construction worker was arrested in suspicion of stealing fencing from Walmart in Port Orchard, which is estimated to cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair.
On Saturday a Walmart employee reported to the Port Orchard Police Department that a man was cutting down fencing at the store on Bethel Road and loading it into his truck around 11 a.m. When police arrived at the scene, a probable cause statement said the 43-year-old suspect had four rolls of fence next to his truck and was wearing a green construction shirt.
When questioned by the police, the suspect told officers his boss at the construction company he works for instructed him to take Walmart's fencing down. He was unable to provide proof that he was scheduled to do work there and the Walmart employee said the fence was not scheduled for any work. Complete article
Walmart recalls issued nationwide: Tortilla chips, jewelry kits 04/03/2025
This week’s recalls of products sold at America’s largest retailer includes tortilla chips with an undeclared allergen and jewelry kits that include a hazardous chemical.
With thousands of products on shelves and available online, Walmart serves millions of Americans. When a recall affects one of the products it sells, there can be widespread effects. ......
Recent recalls of products sold at Walmart include Cra-Z-Art Gemex and Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits and Tostitos tortilla chips.
Find details by clicking the links under “product recalls.” Complete article
This week’s recalls of products sold at America’s largest retailer includes tortilla chips with an undeclared allergen and jewelry kits that include a hazardous chemical.
With thousands of products on shelves and available online, Walmart serves millions of Americans. When a recall affects one of the products it sells, there can be widespread effects. ......
Recent recalls of products sold at Walmart include Cra-Z-Art Gemex and Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits and Tostitos tortilla chips.
Find details by clicking the links under “product recalls.” Complete article
Rabun County Ga. looking for suspects in Walmart theft 04/01/2025
Klarna Offered 15 Million Warrants to Seal Walmart Partnership 04/01/2025
NC Walmart evacuated by bomb threat 04/01/2025
Man arrested for burglary at Wilton Walmart 04/01/2025
Bomb threat prompts evacuation at NC Walmart 04/01/2025
Recycling bins at Bozeman Montana's Walmart to be removed this week 04/01/2025
Ga. Walmart employee intervenes as man armed with a knife tries to enter car with mom and baby inside 04/04/2025
CUMMING, GA — An Alpharetta mother is crediting a Walmart employee with saving her and her baby during a frightening encounter in a store parking lot.
Faith Rojas says she was waiting for a curbside pickup at the Walmart in Cumming when a man suddenly opened her passenger-side door and tried to get into her vehicle. Her one-year-old child was in the back seat at the time.
“He got in the car head first and he had a knife in his left hand,” Rojas recalled. “I jumped, I panicked. I felt like my soul left my body.”
Rojas said she screamed for help, shouting, “He’s got a knife! Please help me save my baby!” She said she was trying to reach her child in the back seat when a Walmart employee intervened and pushed the man out of the car. The suspect then walked away from the vehicle. Complete article
CUMMING, GA — An Alpharetta mother is crediting a Walmart employee with saving her and her baby during a frightening encounter in a store parking lot.
Faith Rojas says she was waiting for a curbside pickup at the Walmart in Cumming when a man suddenly opened her passenger-side door and tried to get into her vehicle. Her one-year-old child was in the back seat at the time.
“He got in the car head first and he had a knife in his left hand,” Rojas recalled. “I jumped, I panicked. I felt like my soul left my body.”
Rojas said she screamed for help, shouting, “He’s got a knife! Please help me save my baby!” She said she was trying to reach her child in the back seat when a Walmart employee intervened and pushed the man out of the car. The suspect then walked away from the vehicle. Complete article
Waterloo man arrested following incident at Iowa Walmart 04/05/2025
WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- A Waterloo man is facing several charges following an incident Saturday afternoon.
Waterloo police say officers responded to reports of three or four people brandishing weapons in the parking lot of the Walmart on Flammang Drive a little after 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
Investigators say when the officers got there, most of the people reported with weapons left, but one was now inside the store. Officers checking the store located him, he ran off, but was eventually arrested.
That person is identified as 18-year-old Jessie Javon Small of Waterloo. Officers say they found a handgun. Complete article
WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- A Waterloo man is facing several charges following an incident Saturday afternoon.
Waterloo police say officers responded to reports of three or four people brandishing weapons in the parking lot of the Walmart on Flammang Drive a little after 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
Investigators say when the officers got there, most of the people reported with weapons left, but one was now inside the store. Officers checking the store located him, he ran off, but was eventually arrested.
That person is identified as 18-year-old Jessie Javon Small of Waterloo. Officers say they found a handgun. Complete article
Pair wanted for targeting elderly WV Walmart customers 04/04/2025
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Police are looking for a man and a woman who they said have been targeting elderly people at the Walmart in Hurricane.
According to the Hurricane Police Department, the pair waits in the breezeway at the Walmart entrance and asks elderly customers for money.
Officers said the pair managed to steal nearly $40 from a 94-year-old man who had already handed them a $5 bill. Complete article
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Police are looking for a man and a woman who they said have been targeting elderly people at the Walmart in Hurricane.
According to the Hurricane Police Department, the pair waits in the breezeway at the Walmart entrance and asks elderly customers for money.
Officers said the pair managed to steal nearly $40 from a 94-year-old man who had already handed them a $5 bill. Complete article
Vendor at Walmart stores in Mississippi, elsewhere, stole customer information to commit fraud 04/04/2025
An employee of a third-party company that sold cellular phone contracts at Walmart stores in South Mississippi will serve three years on probation and pay $51,294 in restitution for stealing people’s identities to set up fraudulent cellphone accounts, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Jay Brisco, 26, of Houston, was an employee of The Revenue Optimization Co., or TROC, that served as a third-party vendor at the Walmart store in Gulfport to sell cellphone contracts when the crimes occurred.
The investigation first began after one of the victims in March 2020 alerted Walmart Global Investigations about the alleged fraudulent use of his identity to set up a cellphone account. That investigation ultimately resulted in authorities identifying Brisco and others involved in criminal conspiracy to commit the crimes.
During the investigation, authorities determined Brisco and others used customer identification information that they had access to because of their positions as third-party vendors at stores. Complete article
An employee of a third-party company that sold cellular phone contracts at Walmart stores in South Mississippi will serve three years on probation and pay $51,294 in restitution for stealing people’s identities to set up fraudulent cellphone accounts, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Jay Brisco, 26, of Houston, was an employee of The Revenue Optimization Co., or TROC, that served as a third-party vendor at the Walmart store in Gulfport to sell cellphone contracts when the crimes occurred.
The investigation first began after one of the victims in March 2020 alerted Walmart Global Investigations about the alleged fraudulent use of his identity to set up a cellphone account. That investigation ultimately resulted in authorities identifying Brisco and others involved in criminal conspiracy to commit the crimes.
During the investigation, authorities determined Brisco and others used customer identification information that they had access to because of their positions as third-party vendors at stores. Complete article
A weeklong Walmart boycott starts soon. Here's why people are boycotting the retailer 04/04/2025
A weeklong boycott of Walmart begins on April 7, the latest in a string of economic blackouts organized by the People's Union USA.
The advocacy group was created in February by John Schwarz, a meditation teacher-turned-activist who lives in Chicago. Starting in late February, the group organized a day of total economic blackout and a boycott of Amazon.
Although the boycotts began at the same time as other actions protesting companies rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs, they have a broader goal of uniting "everyday Americans against the greed and corruption that's kept us divided," according to the group's website.
Why is Walmart being boycotted?
Schwarz called Walmart "one of the most exploitative companies in the country" in a March 25 Instagram video. Schwarz did not respond to a request for comment from The Arizona Republic. Complete article
A weeklong boycott of Walmart begins on April 7, the latest in a string of economic blackouts organized by the People's Union USA.
The advocacy group was created in February by John Schwarz, a meditation teacher-turned-activist who lives in Chicago. Starting in late February, the group organized a day of total economic blackout and a boycott of Amazon.
Although the boycotts began at the same time as other actions protesting companies rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs, they have a broader goal of uniting "everyday Americans against the greed and corruption that's kept us divided," according to the group's website.
Why is Walmart being boycotted?
Schwarz called Walmart "one of the most exploitative companies in the country" in a March 25 Instagram video. Schwarz did not respond to a request for comment from The Arizona Republic. Complete article
Congressional Trading Report: Rep. Debbie Dingell Bought Over $15K In Walmart Stock 04/03/2025
A report on April 2, 2025 shows that Representative Debbie Dingell from Michigan purchase stock in Walmart WMT -0.21% Get Free Report, valued between $15,001 and $50,000. According to the April filing, the transaction occurred on April 2, 2025.
At the time of writing, Walmart shares are trading down 0.57% at $89.25. Complete article
A report on April 2, 2025 shows that Representative Debbie Dingell from Michigan purchase stock in Walmart WMT -0.21% Get Free Report, valued between $15,001 and $50,000. According to the April filing, the transaction occurred on April 2, 2025.
At the time of writing, Walmart shares are trading down 0.57% at $89.25. Complete article
Walmart Shutters 11 Stores Nationwide, Including One In Wisconsin 04/01/2025
Lawyer says Acworth Ga. Walmart kidnapping case is ‘complete misunderstanding’ 04/02/2025 “Most people think if you’re trying to snatch a child, that you’re going to snatch and run. You’re not going to try to snatch a child, and then talk to an employee, and then go and look at Tylenol and then purchase Tylenol in your own name,” Merchant said.
EPPD: No bomb threat located at Cielo Vista Tx. Walmart 04/02/2025
Man arrested for indecent exposure at Lincoln Nebraska Walmart, police say 04/02/2025
A man named Speedy Gonzalez is suspected in at least 23 thefts from Walmarts across North Georgia 04/03/2025
Two men charged after shoplifting from 2 East Tennessee Walmart locations, police say 04/02/2025
Seaford Delaware Police investigating shoplifting at Walmart 04/02/2025
Pendleton Oregon Animal Welfare Shelter receives $20K from Walmart Foundation 04/03/2025
Gunshot Death Under Investigation Near Walmart: Joliet Ill. Police 04/07/2025
JOLIET, IL — Joliet police confirmed to Patch that officers were at the scene of a gunshot death near the parking lot at the West Jefferson Street Walmart early Monday.
A portion of the Walmart parking lot was cordoned off by police tape, and a section of nearby Joyce Road was closed. The incident occurred in a tree-lined area just outside the Walmart parking lot.
Police say the shooting death appears to be self-inflicted. Officers were called to the scene around 8:25 a.m. Complete article
JOLIET, IL — Joliet police confirmed to Patch that officers were at the scene of a gunshot death near the parking lot at the West Jefferson Street Walmart early Monday.
A portion of the Walmart parking lot was cordoned off by police tape, and a section of nearby Joyce Road was closed. The incident occurred in a tree-lined area just outside the Walmart parking lot.
Police say the shooting death appears to be self-inflicted. Officers were called to the scene around 8:25 a.m. Complete article
Woman dies after being hit by driver at Walmart parking lot in Baytown, Tx. police say 04/07/2025
BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) -- Heavy police activity surrounded a Walmart parking lot in Baytown after a woman was hit and killed Monday afternoon.
SkyEye was above the scene, where multiple police units were near the global retailer's building, with crime tape and a body shield on the walkway.
The Baytown Police Department confirmed the auto-pedestrian incident happened at about 11:30 a.m. at the Walmart at 4900 Garth Road.
When officers arrived, they found a woman, approximately 86 years old, who was severely injured.
Police said CPR from both bystanders and first responders was unsuccessful, and the woman died. Complete article
BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) -- Heavy police activity surrounded a Walmart parking lot in Baytown after a woman was hit and killed Monday afternoon.
SkyEye was above the scene, where multiple police units were near the global retailer's building, with crime tape and a body shield on the walkway.
The Baytown Police Department confirmed the auto-pedestrian incident happened at about 11:30 a.m. at the Walmart at 4900 Garth Road.
When officers arrived, they found a woman, approximately 86 years old, who was severely injured.
Police said CPR from both bystanders and first responders was unsuccessful, and the woman died. Complete article
Luigi Mangione may receive death penalty, while white supremacist who killed 23 at Texas Walmart won't 04/09/2025
Prosecutors' decision to forego seeking the death penalty in the Texas case reportedly had to do with the victims' families' wishes.
A pair of authentic news headlines accurately stated that the U.S. Department of Justice directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione, whereas prosecutors offered a gunman who killed 23 in a racist attack at a Texas Walmart a plea deal to avoid the same sentence.
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After news broke in early April 2025 that the U.S. Department of Justice would direct prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, a claim spread online comparing Mangione's possible fate to the outcome of another case: that of Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people and injured 22 more in a shooting targeting Hispanic immigrants at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart in 2019. Complete article
Prosecutors' decision to forego seeking the death penalty in the Texas case reportedly had to do with the victims' families' wishes.
A pair of authentic news headlines accurately stated that the U.S. Department of Justice directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione, whereas prosecutors offered a gunman who killed 23 in a racist attack at a Texas Walmart a plea deal to avoid the same sentence.
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After news broke in early April 2025 that the U.S. Department of Justice would direct prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, a claim spread online comparing Mangione's possible fate to the outcome of another case: that of Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people and injured 22 more in a shooting targeting Hispanic immigrants at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart in 2019. Complete article
Iowa City man charged for allegedly stealing 75-year-old’s car, phone at Iowa Walmart 04/07/2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa City man is facing charges after police said he stole a vehicle and a cellphone from a 75-year-old victim outside a Walmart in February.
In a criminal complaint, police said 68-year-old Keith Bell had the victim drive him to a Walmart at around 4:18 p.m. on February 26.
Once at the Walmart, on Highway 1 W, Bell asked the victim to go inside and get him a cell phone charger.
Bell also asked the victim to leave the car running, stating that he was cold, and asked to borrow the victim’s phone so he could make a call. Complete article
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa City man is facing charges after police said he stole a vehicle and a cellphone from a 75-year-old victim outside a Walmart in February.
In a criminal complaint, police said 68-year-old Keith Bell had the victim drive him to a Walmart at around 4:18 p.m. on February 26.
Once at the Walmart, on Highway 1 W, Bell asked the victim to go inside and get him a cell phone charger.
Bell also asked the victim to leave the car running, stating that he was cold, and asked to borrow the victim’s phone so he could make a call. Complete article
The Arkadelphian: Off-duty policeman nabs TikTok “bread huckers” at Arkadelphia Arkansas Walmart 04/08/2025
A pair of jokesters in Arkadelphia Walmart were arrested when their prank attracted the attention of the wrong person — an off-duty cop who was shopping in the store.
One of the two Central Arkansas men had climbed atop a freezer in the frozen goods section Sunday evening, April 6, 2025 and yelling down at customers, claiming he was stuck, and tossing loaves of bread into customers’ shopping carts below.
The suspects would later be identified as 25-year-olds Christian Sansbury and Taylor Reaves, who list a shared Mabelvale address. Sansbury donned a Walmart vest, giving the appearance that he was an associate, while Reaves filmed the shenanigans from below.
Their actions reportedly upset some customers who left the store, alerting Walmart associates of the situation on their way out. The store’s asset protection employee attempted to apprehend the men but was met with flying loaves of bread they were throwing at him. Reaves was attempting to flee the store when Randy Windham, an off-duty officer of the Arkadelphia Police Department, grabbed him and asked what was going on. Complete article
A pair of jokesters in Arkadelphia Walmart were arrested when their prank attracted the attention of the wrong person — an off-duty cop who was shopping in the store.
One of the two Central Arkansas men had climbed atop a freezer in the frozen goods section Sunday evening, April 6, 2025 and yelling down at customers, claiming he was stuck, and tossing loaves of bread into customers’ shopping carts below.
The suspects would later be identified as 25-year-olds Christian Sansbury and Taylor Reaves, who list a shared Mabelvale address. Sansbury donned a Walmart vest, giving the appearance that he was an associate, while Reaves filmed the shenanigans from below.
Their actions reportedly upset some customers who left the store, alerting Walmart associates of the situation on their way out. The store’s asset protection employee attempted to apprehend the men but was met with flying loaves of bread they were throwing at him. Reaves was attempting to flee the store when Randy Windham, an off-duty officer of the Arkadelphia Police Department, grabbed him and asked what was going on. Complete article
Walmart gave him an e-gift card as a refund, but the money vanished — and he wasn’t alone 04/07/2025
Walmart Canada says they aren’t aware of widespread issues pertaining to e-gift cards, but an online forum grew as people reported similar problems with balances disappearing. Were they hacked?
Last summer, members of an online forum for Canadian consumers noted a rash of disappearing balances on electronic gift cards issued by Walmart.
The thread grew for nearly a year with people reporting hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars vanishing from digital cards.
Had they all been hacked? Did they discover a security breach at Walmart?
For months, the group had more questions than answers but one thing was certain. Their money was gone. Complete article
Walmart Canada says they aren’t aware of widespread issues pertaining to e-gift cards, but an online forum grew as people reported similar problems with balances disappearing. Were they hacked?
Last summer, members of an online forum for Canadian consumers noted a rash of disappearing balances on electronic gift cards issued by Walmart.
The thread grew for nearly a year with people reporting hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars vanishing from digital cards.
Had they all been hacked? Did they discover a security breach at Walmart?
For months, the group had more questions than answers but one thing was certain. Their money was gone. Complete article
Walmart warns on Trump tariff risk to profits 04/09/2025
Walmart (WMT) is mostly staying the course with its full year profit outlook despite Trump tariffs being in full effect and economic uncertainty on the rise.
The retail giant said Wednesday it continues to expect first quarter sales growth of 3% to 4%. But it slightly walked back its first quarter operating profit growth guidance for an increase of 0.5% to 2%, citing tariff risk.
"The range of outcomes for Q1 operating income growth has widened due to less favorable category mix, higher casualty claims expense and the desire to maintain flexibility to invest in price as tariffs are implemented," Walmart noted.
The company added that its annual sales and operating income growth guidance remains unchanged. Complete article
Walmart (WMT) is mostly staying the course with its full year profit outlook despite Trump tariffs being in full effect and economic uncertainty on the rise.
The retail giant said Wednesday it continues to expect first quarter sales growth of 3% to 4%. But it slightly walked back its first quarter operating profit growth guidance for an increase of 0.5% to 2%, citing tariff risk.
"The range of outcomes for Q1 operating income growth has widened due to less favorable category mix, higher casualty claims expense and the desire to maintain flexibility to invest in price as tariffs are implemented," Walmart noted.
The company added that its annual sales and operating income growth guidance remains unchanged. Complete article
Couple with child caught skip-scanning at self-checkout register in Walmart 04/03/2025
Former Cullman Alabama Walmart employee gets 40 years for producing child pornography at store 04/04/2025
Families of Walmart mass shooting victims received millions in wrongful death settlements 04/04/2025 Six people were killed in the Chesapeake Va. Nov. 22, 2022 shooting and several others were injured.
Boiling Springs SC Walmart cleared after bomb threat; investigation ongoing 04/05/2025
Man allegedly uses counterfeit $100 bills at Eureka Missouri Walmart 04/05/2025
DO YOU KNOW ME? Police looking for woman involved in NC Walmart theft 04/07/2025
Teen Arrested for Shoplifting at East Rome Ga. Walmart 04/07/2025
2 dead, 1 hurt after employee opens fire at Covington Ga. Walmart and nearby home, deputies say 04/11/2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two people are dead on Friday morning after law enforcement said a man fired shots inside a Covington Walmart and a nearby home.
Newton County deputies were called to the Walmart Supercenter on Salem Road at around 1:30 a.m. The store was closed at the time, and only employees were inside the building, they said.
According to deputies, one of the employees left the building, got a gun and went back inside to shoot and kill another employee. The suspect ran into another employee outside the Walmart and shot him, too. That person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The suspect then went about two miles away to a house on Emerson Trail, broke in and fatally shot a woman, who deputies said was also a co-worker. .....
The suspect, who has not been identified, was found and arrested in Aiken, South Carolina — about 150 miles east of Covington. Complete article
911 calls released in deadly shooting at Covington Walmart 04/11/2025
Suspect, victims identified in shooting that left 2 Covington Walmart employees dead, another critical 04/11/2025 Eduh shot himself during a standoff with Aiken County deputies on I-20. He was taken to the hospital, where he is in critical condition. No deputies were injured.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two people are dead on Friday morning after law enforcement said a man fired shots inside a Covington Walmart and a nearby home.
Newton County deputies were called to the Walmart Supercenter on Salem Road at around 1:30 a.m. The store was closed at the time, and only employees were inside the building, they said.
According to deputies, one of the employees left the building, got a gun and went back inside to shoot and kill another employee. The suspect ran into another employee outside the Walmart and shot him, too. That person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The suspect then went about two miles away to a house on Emerson Trail, broke in and fatally shot a woman, who deputies said was also a co-worker. .....
The suspect, who has not been identified, was found and arrested in Aiken, South Carolina — about 150 miles east of Covington. Complete article
911 calls released in deadly shooting at Covington Walmart 04/11/2025
Suspect, victims identified in shooting that left 2 Covington Walmart employees dead, another critical 04/11/2025 Eduh shot himself during a standoff with Aiken County deputies on I-20. He was taken to the hospital, where he is in critical condition. No deputies were injured.
34-year-old killed in Friday shooting at Tenn. Walmart 04/12/2025
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting outside of a Cookeville business Friday, according to the Cookeville Police Department.
CPD officers were dispatched at approximately 7:52 p.m. Friday to a report of a shooting in the parking lot of Get Axed at the Walmart shopping center at 768 S. Jefferson Ave., according to a press release Saturday from the CPD.
"Officers arrived on scene within one minute of the call and located one adult male victim with apparent gunshot wounds," the CPD said. "The suspect was detained at the scene without incident, and officers immediately rendered aid to the victim."
Ashton Bohannon, 34, was transported to Cookeville Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased, according to the CPD.
Zerico Purnell, 22, was detained and later interviewed by detectives, according to the CPD. Complete article
Suspect accused in Newton County Walmart shooting dies, deputies say 04/13/2025
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting outside of a Cookeville business Friday, according to the Cookeville Police Department.
CPD officers were dispatched at approximately 7:52 p.m. Friday to a report of a shooting in the parking lot of Get Axed at the Walmart shopping center at 768 S. Jefferson Ave., according to a press release Saturday from the CPD.
"Officers arrived on scene within one minute of the call and located one adult male victim with apparent gunshot wounds," the CPD said. "The suspect was detained at the scene without incident, and officers immediately rendered aid to the victim."
Ashton Bohannon, 34, was transported to Cookeville Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased, according to the CPD.
Zerico Purnell, 22, was detained and later interviewed by detectives, according to the CPD. Complete article
Suspect accused in Newton County Walmart shooting dies, deputies say 04/13/2025
Two hurt in shooting at Walmart in southwest Albuquerque 04/10/2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a Walmart store in southwest Albuquerque.
Albuquerque police said two shooting victims were hospitalized. Their injuries are not life-threatening, according to the Albuquerque Police Department.
Deputies and police responded to shots fired at the Walmart on Coors Boulevard SW. BCSO responded to the scene and said Albuquerque police is leading the investigation.
APD has since said the shooting happened in a roadway near the store, inside the jurisdiction of BCSO. The sheriff's office is now investigating the shooting.
It happened around 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Complete article
BCSO Takes Over Walmart Shooting in South Valley 04/11/2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a Walmart store in southwest Albuquerque.
Albuquerque police said two shooting victims were hospitalized. Their injuries are not life-threatening, according to the Albuquerque Police Department.
Deputies and police responded to shots fired at the Walmart on Coors Boulevard SW. BCSO responded to the scene and said Albuquerque police is leading the investigation.
APD has since said the shooting happened in a roadway near the store, inside the jurisdiction of BCSO. The sheriff's office is now investigating the shooting.
It happened around 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Complete article
BCSO Takes Over Walmart Shooting in South Valley 04/11/2025
Two in Custody, Warrant for a Third After Shooting in Fla. Walmart Parking Lot 04/13/2025
Two people are in custody and there is a warrant for the arrest of the shooter following an incident in the parking lot of a Port Charlotte Walmart.
Just after 3pm on Saturday, April 12, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting that someone had fired several shots at another person in the parking lot of Walmart on Murdock Circle. Deputies arrived and secured the scene before calling for the Major Crimes Unit to investigate. Multiple spent casings from a 9mm firearm were located in the parking lot.
Major Crimes Detectives arrived and met with the victim, who stated that he and his girlfriend were shopping inside the Walmart store when they were approached by Anthony Mojica (03/17/2005) and another person who is 16 years old. (Mojica is familiar to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office with several arrests dating back to 2018.) According to the victim, Mojica has “had it out” for him since a previous disagreement. As Mojica approached the victim, he flashed a firearm in his waistband and stated, “You know what time it is” and walked away. Following this, the victim and his girlfriend decided to leave the store, not knowing where Mojica went. Complete article
Suspect in Walmart shooting arrested after pursuit: authorities 04/18/2025 .....
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported that around 1 a.m. Thursday, deputies responded to the area of Camilla Lane after receiving a tip involving the wanted suspect.
At the scene, deputies said they found Anthony Mojica, 20, driving a white Nisszan Altima.
One of the deputies said that he caught up to the vehicle and turned on his emergency lights, which prompted Mojica to swerve into the opposite lane and turn off his headlights before speeding off.
The deputy continued his pursuit with assistance from the North Port Police Department.
During the pursuit, the Nissan driven by Mojica reached speeds of over 120 miles per hour while driving on the wrong side of the road heading north on Interstate 75.
According to deputies, around mile marker 180, the front tire of the Nissan began to deteriorate, which allowed NPPD to successfully deploy stop sticks and slow the vehicle down to 65 miles per hour.
Law enforcement then enacted a PIT maneuver that stopped the vehicle near mile marker 182
Two people are in custody and there is a warrant for the arrest of the shooter following an incident in the parking lot of a Port Charlotte Walmart.
Just after 3pm on Saturday, April 12, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting that someone had fired several shots at another person in the parking lot of Walmart on Murdock Circle. Deputies arrived and secured the scene before calling for the Major Crimes Unit to investigate. Multiple spent casings from a 9mm firearm were located in the parking lot.
Major Crimes Detectives arrived and met with the victim, who stated that he and his girlfriend were shopping inside the Walmart store when they were approached by Anthony Mojica (03/17/2005) and another person who is 16 years old. (Mojica is familiar to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office with several arrests dating back to 2018.) According to the victim, Mojica has “had it out” for him since a previous disagreement. As Mojica approached the victim, he flashed a firearm in his waistband and stated, “You know what time it is” and walked away. Following this, the victim and his girlfriend decided to leave the store, not knowing where Mojica went. Complete article
Suspect in Walmart shooting arrested after pursuit: authorities 04/18/2025 .....
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported that around 1 a.m. Thursday, deputies responded to the area of Camilla Lane after receiving a tip involving the wanted suspect.
At the scene, deputies said they found Anthony Mojica, 20, driving a white Nisszan Altima.
One of the deputies said that he caught up to the vehicle and turned on his emergency lights, which prompted Mojica to swerve into the opposite lane and turn off his headlights before speeding off.
The deputy continued his pursuit with assistance from the North Port Police Department.
During the pursuit, the Nissan driven by Mojica reached speeds of over 120 miles per hour while driving on the wrong side of the road heading north on Interstate 75.
According to deputies, around mile marker 180, the front tire of the Nissan began to deteriorate, which allowed NPPD to successfully deploy stop sticks and slow the vehicle down to 65 miles per hour.
Law enforcement then enacted a PIT maneuver that stopped the vehicle near mile marker 182
Shot fired at Walmart in Lackawanna County 04/11/2025
Police from multiple departments were called to the scene in Taylor Friday night.
TAYLOR, Pa. — Police are looking for a man and woman after a shot was fired at a Walmart in Taylor.
Officers from Taylor, Scranton, Moosic, and Old Forge were called to the store on North Main Street Friday around 10:45 p.m.
According to Taylor Police Chief Brian Holland, a single shot was fired following a fight at the Walmart parking lot. The store went on lockdown. No injuries were reported. Complete article
Police from multiple departments were called to the scene in Taylor Friday night.
TAYLOR, Pa. — Police are looking for a man and woman after a shot was fired at a Walmart in Taylor.
Officers from Taylor, Scranton, Moosic, and Old Forge were called to the store on North Main Street Friday around 10:45 p.m.
According to Taylor Police Chief Brian Holland, a single shot was fired following a fight at the Walmart parking lot. The store went on lockdown. No injuries were reported. Complete article
Victims found safe after being kidnapped at Orange County Walmart, deputies say 04/12/2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Victims of a kidnapping at an Orange County Walmart are safe after being found on Saturday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said they responded to the store located at 2271 North Semoran Boulevard around 1:30 p.m. regarding a kidnapping.
According to officials, a suspect followed the victims into the Walmart, “discharged a weapon one time," before leading them to a vehicle.
Deputies said the suspect then left the scene before law enforcement arrived.
The victims were later located safe and no injuries were reported. Complete article
Orange County Police searching for Walmart kidnapping suspect, victims found safe 04/13/2025 Orange County Police are searching for a suspect accused of walking into a Walmart, firing a gun, and kidnapping victims.
Man in police custody after armed kidnapping incident at Orange Walmart 04/16/2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Victims of a kidnapping at an Orange County Walmart are safe after being found on Saturday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said they responded to the store located at 2271 North Semoran Boulevard around 1:30 p.m. regarding a kidnapping.
According to officials, a suspect followed the victims into the Walmart, “discharged a weapon one time," before leading them to a vehicle.
Deputies said the suspect then left the scene before law enforcement arrived.
The victims were later located safe and no injuries were reported. Complete article
Orange County Police searching for Walmart kidnapping suspect, victims found safe 04/13/2025 Orange County Police are searching for a suspect accused of walking into a Walmart, firing a gun, and kidnapping victims.
Man in police custody after armed kidnapping incident at Orange Walmart 04/16/2025
Man accused of threatening another man with a machete in Mesa Ariz. Walmart parking lot 04/10/2025
MESA, AZ — A man is in custody after he allegedly threatened another man with a machete in a Mesa Walmart parking lot in November.
According to court paperwork, Mesa police were called to the Walmart location near Lindsay and Baseline roads for a report of someone with a knife.
When officers arrived, they found two men had an argument over damage the defendant reportedly caused to the victim's car.
After a short physical altercation, surveillance video shows the defendant went back to his vehicle, grabbed a machete, and threatened the victim. Complete article
MESA, AZ — A man is in custody after he allegedly threatened another man with a machete in a Mesa Walmart parking lot in November.
According to court paperwork, Mesa police were called to the Walmart location near Lindsay and Baseline roads for a report of someone with a knife.
When officers arrived, they found two men had an argument over damage the defendant reportedly caused to the victim's car.
After a short physical altercation, surveillance video shows the defendant went back to his vehicle, grabbed a machete, and threatened the victim. Complete article
Woman found at Jennings La. Walmart after ex-boyfriend allegedly choked and restrained her 04/09/2025
JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) — Woman found laying in on the floor of a Walmart electronics aisle after her ex-boyfriend allegedly choked her and held her down, authorities said.
Miguel Ibarra, 24 was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for the charge of domestic abuse with strangulation on April 7, police said.
According to officers, during the investigation the victim stated that she was traveling from North Carolina to Texas with Ibarra. Complete article
JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) — Woman found laying in on the floor of a Walmart electronics aisle after her ex-boyfriend allegedly choked her and held her down, authorities said.
Miguel Ibarra, 24 was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for the charge of domestic abuse with strangulation on April 7, police said.
According to officers, during the investigation the victim stated that she was traveling from North Carolina to Texas with Ibarra. Complete article
Man armed with taser, knife, and pepper spray arrested outside Palm Springs Ca. Walmart 04/09/2025
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Police used de-escalation and tactical restraint to arrest a person armed with numerous weapons outside of the Palm Springs Walmart Tuesday night.
The incident happened just after 11 p.m. at 5601 Ramon Road.
"PSPD officers responded to a call at Walmart regarding a male subject armed with a knife and refusing to leave," Palm Springs police wrote on social media.
Initial reports indicated that a person was threatening employees and customers and attempted to discharge pepper spray inside the store. Officers located the suspect, identified as a 49-year-old man, outside the store in possession of a knife, taser, and pepper spray.
Officers repeatedly issued commands, but the suspect refused to comply and moved toward an occupied area, police said. He then turned his aggression toward officers, activating his taser in their direction. Complete article
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Police used de-escalation and tactical restraint to arrest a person armed with numerous weapons outside of the Palm Springs Walmart Tuesday night.
The incident happened just after 11 p.m. at 5601 Ramon Road.
"PSPD officers responded to a call at Walmart regarding a male subject armed with a knife and refusing to leave," Palm Springs police wrote on social media.
Initial reports indicated that a person was threatening employees and customers and attempted to discharge pepper spray inside the store. Officers located the suspect, identified as a 49-year-old man, outside the store in possession of a knife, taser, and pepper spray.
Officers repeatedly issued commands, but the suspect refused to comply and moved toward an occupied area, police said. He then turned his aggression toward officers, activating his taser in their direction. Complete article
Kansas Walmart shoplifting suspect hit on Kellogg after fleeing off-duty officers working at store 04/11/2025
A shoplifting suspect fleeing off-duty Wichita police officers working as security at Walmart was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Kellogg on foot Friday, police spokesperson Kristopher Gupilan said.
“An officer initiated a foot pursuit but discontinued the chase prior to entering the highway,” Gupilan said in an email. “The suspect continued across Kellogg and was subsequently struck by a vehicle.”
The incident happened at the Walmart on Kellogg in west Wichita. The suspect was taken to a hospital.
“Officers working a secondary employment assignment at the Walmart … were alerted to a possible shoplifting incident,” he said. “Upon making contact with the suspected individuals, the male fled the scene on foot, heading south toward Kellogg.” Complete article
A shoplifting suspect fleeing off-duty Wichita police officers working as security at Walmart was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Kellogg on foot Friday, police spokesperson Kristopher Gupilan said.
“An officer initiated a foot pursuit but discontinued the chase prior to entering the highway,” Gupilan said in an email. “The suspect continued across Kellogg and was subsequently struck by a vehicle.”
The incident happened at the Walmart on Kellogg in west Wichita. The suspect was taken to a hospital.
“Officers working a secondary employment assignment at the Walmart … were alerted to a possible shoplifting incident,” he said. “Upon making contact with the suspected individuals, the male fled the scene on foot, heading south toward Kellogg.” Complete article
Car Vandalized in Tenn. Walmart Parking Lot 04/13/2025
A car was recently vandalized in WalMart parking lot on the Andrew Johnson Highway.
The driver parked a black Acura on the lot for a tire issue Friday night. Around noon on Saturday, officers were called and found the Acura had three of the four tires cut, the windshield and driverside window shattered with a rock, and a word scratched into the passenger side of the vehicle.
Video from the area showed another dark colored S.U.V. pull in behind the Acura around 4:30 Saturday morning. An unknown person and the S.U.V. remain at the Acura for around 6 minutes, before driving off. Complete article
A car was recently vandalized in WalMart parking lot on the Andrew Johnson Highway.
The driver parked a black Acura on the lot for a tire issue Friday night. Around noon on Saturday, officers were called and found the Acura had three of the four tires cut, the windshield and driverside window shattered with a rock, and a word scratched into the passenger side of the vehicle.
Video from the area showed another dark colored S.U.V. pull in behind the Acura around 4:30 Saturday morning. An unknown person and the S.U.V. remain at the Acura for around 6 minutes, before driving off. Complete article
4 facing charges for allegedly ‘horsing around’ inside La. Walmart 04/11/2025
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Four people are in custody, including a juvenile, after they rode their horses through Walmart.
According to the Baker Police Department, Patrick Derozan, Mason Webb, Brendon Bridgewater, and a juvenile were charged with the following:
A video posted to social media that went viral showed four people riding horses through a Walmart in Baker. Baker police were working to identify the riders and issued arrest warrants. Complete article
Man Defends Riding a Horse Through Walmart Despite Facing Charges: 'That's My Emotional Support Animal' 04/14/2025 The 18-year-old defended the stunt, saying, "We didn't wanna hurt nobody."
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Four people are in custody, including a juvenile, after they rode their horses through Walmart.
According to the Baker Police Department, Patrick Derozan, Mason Webb, Brendon Bridgewater, and a juvenile were charged with the following:
Entering and remaining after forbidden
Unlawful post of criminal activity
Disturbing the peace
A video posted to social media that went viral showed four people riding horses through a Walmart in Baker. Baker police were working to identify the riders and issued arrest warrants. Complete article
Man Defends Riding a Horse Through Walmart Despite Facing Charges: 'That's My Emotional Support Animal' 04/14/2025 The 18-year-old defended the stunt, saying, "We didn't wanna hurt nobody."
Advisory issued after over 1,500 cases of celery sticks sold at Walmart pose listeria risk 04/10/2025
According to the FDA, Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause 'serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.'
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. issued a precautionary advisory on Thursday for a batch of ready-to-eat celery sticks over a possible listeria contamination.
One of the multiple packages of four-pack Marketside Celery Sticks sold at a Georgia grocery store tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness, prompting the Florida-based corporation to issue a voluntary warning.
About 1,587 cases of the pre-packaged veggie sticks were distributed and sold in Walmart stores across 29 states, according to a news release from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Complete article
According to the FDA, Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause 'serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.'
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. issued a precautionary advisory on Thursday for a batch of ready-to-eat celery sticks over a possible listeria contamination.
One of the multiple packages of four-pack Marketside Celery Sticks sold at a Georgia grocery store tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness, prompting the Florida-based corporation to issue a voluntary warning.
About 1,587 cases of the pre-packaged veggie sticks were distributed and sold in Walmart stores across 29 states, according to a news release from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Complete article
Walmart Toy Recalled Over Choking Hazard 04/11/2025
A$13 Fisher Price toy sold at multiple retailers including Walmart and Amazon has been recalled due to a choking hazard for babies.
Newsweek has reached out to Mattel, Fisher Price's parent company, via email for comment.
The Context
The toy was recalled on April 10, 2025, and had been sold at Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Kohl's, Macy's, Marshalls, Nordstrom, Ross, T.J.Maxx and Walmart from February 2022 to March 2025.
What To Know
Fisher Price has recalled 253,000 units of their brunch-themed stroller toys, following consumer concerns about potential choking hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has said. Complete article
A$13 Fisher Price toy sold at multiple retailers including Walmart and Amazon has been recalled due to a choking hazard for babies.
Newsweek has reached out to Mattel, Fisher Price's parent company, via email for comment.
The Context
The toy was recalled on April 10, 2025, and had been sold at Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Kohl's, Macy's, Marshalls, Nordstrom, Ross, T.J.Maxx and Walmart from February 2022 to March 2025.
What To Know
Fisher Price has recalled 253,000 units of their brunch-themed stroller toys, following consumer concerns about potential choking hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has said. Complete article
Canadian officials issue recall of steaks sold at Walmart because of wood contamination 04/12/2025
Canadian food safety officials have issued a recall for certain packaged steaks and carnitas because of pieces of wood in the products, which are sold at Walmart.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, M&M Food Market brand Brazilian Style Picanha Steaks and Marc Angelo brand Carnitas are subject to the recall.
The agency’s recall notice did not say how the contamination was found or whether any injuries have been reported.
The recalled products were distributed to retailers nationwide in Canada. Complete article
Canadian food safety officials have issued a recall for certain packaged steaks and carnitas because of pieces of wood in the products, which are sold at Walmart.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, M&M Food Market brand Brazilian Style Picanha Steaks and Marc Angelo brand Carnitas are subject to the recall.
The agency’s recall notice did not say how the contamination was found or whether any injuries have been reported.
The recalled products were distributed to retailers nationwide in Canada. Complete article
Asking Eric: My sister believes aliens live under Walmart. Do we just let her live her life in La-La Land? 04/12/2025
Dear Eric: Our 63-year-old sister “Josie” has always been naive, gullible and more of a follower than a leader. She does not have a college education but always seems to fall into a job that pays well. In the past seven years, she has reunited with a friend from a previous job, and this is when we noticed a dramatic change in her mental state. The family has been dealing with her conspiracy theories and beliefs of aliens living under Walmart; Josie states that she is a star seed from another planet.
She took an antidepressant years ago but weaned her way off of it. She has admitted to anxiety recently but will not go back on a pill due to having no trust in Big Pharma who makes them.
Josie has a daughter who lives out of state and does not know the level of concern that we have for her mental state. My niece asked me to join her mom in visiting her, but I cannot take more than two hours with Josie, let alone a week. Do we let her live her life in LaLa Land or suggest that she needs an intervention or counseling? Complete article
Dear Eric: Our 63-year-old sister “Josie” has always been naive, gullible and more of a follower than a leader. She does not have a college education but always seems to fall into a job that pays well. In the past seven years, she has reunited with a friend from a previous job, and this is when we noticed a dramatic change in her mental state. The family has been dealing with her conspiracy theories and beliefs of aliens living under Walmart; Josie states that she is a star seed from another planet.
She took an antidepressant years ago but weaned her way off of it. She has admitted to anxiety recently but will not go back on a pill due to having no trust in Big Pharma who makes them.
Josie has a daughter who lives out of state and does not know the level of concern that we have for her mental state. My niece asked me to join her mom in visiting her, but I cannot take more than two hours with Josie, let alone a week. Do we let her live her life in LaLa Land or suggest that she needs an intervention or counseling? Complete article
La. Shrimper sues Walmart over unauthorized boat image 04/10/2025
ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. — A Louisiana shrimper is suing Walmart.
George Barisich alleges that Walmart, the world's largest retailer, displayed a photograph of his shrimp boat — the FJG — without permission. The image, showing his vessel docked on Bayou La Loutre in Yscloskey, appeared on a poster in the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Meraux. Adding to his frustration, directly beneath this advertisement sat a cooler filled with frozen imported shrimp from Indonesia and Ecuador.
"The imported shrimp is putting us out of business, and they're using our likenesses to sell more imported shrimp," Barisich told WWL Louisiana in March. "My daddy's turning over in his grave right now."
Barisich's father built the FJG 69 years ago. Complete article
ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. — A Louisiana shrimper is suing Walmart.
George Barisich alleges that Walmart, the world's largest retailer, displayed a photograph of his shrimp boat — the FJG — without permission. The image, showing his vessel docked on Bayou La Loutre in Yscloskey, appeared on a poster in the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Meraux. Adding to his frustration, directly beneath this advertisement sat a cooler filled with frozen imported shrimp from Indonesia and Ecuador.
"The imported shrimp is putting us out of business, and they're using our likenesses to sell more imported shrimp," Barisich told WWL Louisiana in March. "My daddy's turning over in his grave right now."
Barisich's father built the FJG 69 years ago. Complete article
Map of States With the Most Walmart Locations as Boycott Gets Underway 04/07/2025
Retail giant Walmart is the focus of a growing consumer boycott this week, as activists call for an "economic blackout" in protest of corporate tax practices, worker treatment, and broader social grievances.
The campaign, led by a grassroots group called People's Union USA, runs from April 7 to April 14 and urges consumers to avoid all Walmart services, including in-store, pharmacy, and online purchases.
While Walmart has responded by defending its contributions to local communities and its tax record, the protest marks the latest in a series of consumer-led movements against major retailers since Donald Trump's presidency began in January. The ongoing tension highlights a growing skepticism of corporate influence and deepening economic dissatisfaction.
Why It Matters
The boycott, dubbed the "Walmart Blackout," arrives amid mounting public criticism of economic inequality and perceived corporate excess. Its timing and scope elevate it above previous, more targeted consumer protests. Complete article
Retail giant Walmart is the focus of a growing consumer boycott this week, as activists call for an "economic blackout" in protest of corporate tax practices, worker treatment, and broader social grievances.
The campaign, led by a grassroots group called People's Union USA, runs from April 7 to April 14 and urges consumers to avoid all Walmart services, including in-store, pharmacy, and online purchases.
While Walmart has responded by defending its contributions to local communities and its tax record, the protest marks the latest in a series of consumer-led movements against major retailers since Donald Trump's presidency began in January. The ongoing tension highlights a growing skepticism of corporate influence and deepening economic dissatisfaction.
Why It Matters
The boycott, dubbed the "Walmart Blackout," arrives amid mounting public criticism of economic inequality and perceived corporate excess. Its timing and scope elevate it above previous, more targeted consumer protests. Complete article
Fla. Walmart cat colony feeder back on task after attorney helps get trespass order lifted 04/09/2025
Raquel Levy, the managing partner of Atlantic Law Center, helped Schmidt pro-bono and got the trespass order lifted.
Barbara Schmidt is back and the Port Orange “Walmart cats” probably couldn’t be happier.
For about six years, Schmidt had been feeding a colony that live in some brush near the Walmart.
Then on March 5, Schmidt received a shock. And the cats probably did as well. She had just finished feeding the cats when police and a Walmart security employee showed up, she said. Schmidt said she was trespassed from the Walmart. She could not return to feed the animals or shop at the store.
“Caught me by total surprise. There was no indication there was any problems,” she said. “It was just out of a blue.” Complete article
Raquel Levy, the managing partner of Atlantic Law Center, helped Schmidt pro-bono and got the trespass order lifted.
Barbara Schmidt is back and the Port Orange “Walmart cats” probably couldn’t be happier.
For about six years, Schmidt had been feeding a colony that live in some brush near the Walmart.
Then on March 5, Schmidt received a shock. And the cats probably did as well. She had just finished feeding the cats when police and a Walmart security employee showed up, she said. Schmidt said she was trespassed from the Walmart. She could not return to feed the animals or shop at the store.
“Caught me by total surprise. There was no indication there was any problems,” she said. “It was just out of a blue.” Complete article
Rome Woman Arrested for Price Tag Switch-a-Roo at Ga. Walmart 04/07/2025
Summerfield man arrested after unwelcome return to Fla. Walmart 04/07/2025
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Man arrested after exposing himself in a Va. Walmart 04/08/2025
Man accused of trying to abduct toddler at Acworth Ga. Walmart indicted 04/07/2025
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Woman arrested after iPhone theft ruse at Walmart falls apart, Aberdeen NC police say 04/08/2025
Beavercreek Ohio Police ask for help identifying alleged Walmart thief 04/09/2025
Video shows woman confronting alleged 'Peeping Tom' during arrest at Spanaway Wash. Walmart 04/12/2025
SPANAWAY, Wash. — A 30-year-old man is facing three counts of voyeurism after allegedly spying on individuals in the women's restroom of a Walmart in Spanaway.
Marcellus Goodman was arrested after three separate incidents on Tuesday. Pierce County deputies responded to the Walmart, located on the 20300 block of Mountain Highway East, after one of his accusers, Lynnette Ransom, confronted him about his alleged restroom spying. She then recorded their interaction on her phone.
"You knew what the (expletive) you were doing! That’s nasty! He’s looking at me through the stall!" Ransom exclaimed on the video, expressing her disgust and discomfort to responding deputies.
"He violated my whole privacy,” Ransom told KOMO News. “I was exposed. I don’t like that." Complete article
SPANAWAY, Wash. — A 30-year-old man is facing three counts of voyeurism after allegedly spying on individuals in the women's restroom of a Walmart in Spanaway.
Marcellus Goodman was arrested after three separate incidents on Tuesday. Pierce County deputies responded to the Walmart, located on the 20300 block of Mountain Highway East, after one of his accusers, Lynnette Ransom, confronted him about his alleged restroom spying. She then recorded their interaction on her phone.
"You knew what the (expletive) you were doing! That’s nasty! He’s looking at me through the stall!" Ransom exclaimed on the video, expressing her disgust and discomfort to responding deputies.
"He violated my whole privacy,” Ransom told KOMO News. “I was exposed. I don’t like that." Complete article
Attorney says new video proves her client didn’t try to kidnap a child at Walmart in Acworth Ga. 04/15/2025
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — New video shows the moment a mom said a stranger tried to kidnap her son inside an Acworth Walmart.
Mahendra Patel is in Cobb County Jail charged with attempted kidnapping, assault, and battery.
His attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, agreed to share the video with Channel 2 Action News because she said it proves her client is innocent.
“He’s being friendly. This is a friendly older gentleman trying to help people, asking for help at the Walmart,” Merchant told Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco. ....
As she does that, video shows the chair drive forward. He leans in. That’s when the mother said he picked up her son.
“We were tug of warring,” Miller said.
“This video is very clear that that did not happen,” argued Merchant.
Merchant said her client thought the child was going to fall. So, he was helping her readjust. The video shows Patel back up, and Miller points to something. Patel moves in that direction. ....
She does have trouble driving it in the video. She backed into shelves and appeared to run over her child’s foot with it.
Another shopper helped her at that point. While that is happening, an employee helps Patel find Tylenol. He passes the mom on the way to the checkout counter and shows her the bottle he’s carrying.
“He’s not fleeing as the police have said. He’s using his debit card. He’s talking to an employee here, paying for it with his own name,” Merchant said.
Patel stops before leaving and talks with another employee.
Police arrested him days later. He’s been in jail for nearly a month with no bond. Last week, a Grand Jury indicted him. Complete article
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — New video shows the moment a mom said a stranger tried to kidnap her son inside an Acworth Walmart.
Mahendra Patel is in Cobb County Jail charged with attempted kidnapping, assault, and battery.
His attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, agreed to share the video with Channel 2 Action News because she said it proves her client is innocent.
“He’s being friendly. This is a friendly older gentleman trying to help people, asking for help at the Walmart,” Merchant told Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco. ....
As she does that, video shows the chair drive forward. He leans in. That’s when the mother said he picked up her son.
“We were tug of warring,” Miller said.
“This video is very clear that that did not happen,” argued Merchant.
Merchant said her client thought the child was going to fall. So, he was helping her readjust. The video shows Patel back up, and Miller points to something. Patel moves in that direction. ....
She does have trouble driving it in the video. She backed into shelves and appeared to run over her child’s foot with it.
Another shopper helped her at that point. While that is happening, an employee helps Patel find Tylenol. He passes the mom on the way to the checkout counter and shows her the bottle he’s carrying.
“He’s not fleeing as the police have said. He’s using his debit card. He’s talking to an employee here, paying for it with his own name,” Merchant said.
Patel stops before leaving and talks with another employee.
Police arrested him days later. He’s been in jail for nearly a month with no bond. Last week, a Grand Jury indicted him. Complete article
Salem Ill. Walmart employee reported missing after walking away during break 04/16/2025
A 43-year-old employee of the Salem Walmart store has been reported as missing when not coming back from a break early Monday morning.
Salem Police say Antwano Leshore was seen on security video in the Walmart parking lot walking away from his car on foot around 7:20 Monday morning. His cell phone was left behind in his vehicle.
His wife first reported her husband missing and being unable to contact him early on Tuesday morning. Leshore’s family advised that there was no indication of Leshore’s intentions.
He has been entered as missing, and anyone who has contact with Leshore is asked to contact the Salem Police Department. Complete article
Missing Salem Walmart employee found safe in Florida 05/17/2025
A 43-year-old employee of the Salem Walmart store has been reported as missing when not coming back from a break early Monday morning.
Salem Police say Antwano Leshore was seen on security video in the Walmart parking lot walking away from his car on foot around 7:20 Monday morning. His cell phone was left behind in his vehicle.
His wife first reported her husband missing and being unable to contact him early on Tuesday morning. Leshore’s family advised that there was no indication of Leshore’s intentions.
He has been entered as missing, and anyone who has contact with Leshore is asked to contact the Salem Police Department. Complete article
Missing Salem Walmart employee found safe in Florida 05/17/2025
Man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend inside vehicle at Florence SC Walmart 04/16/2025
FLORENE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 23-year-old man was arrested Wednesday by Florence police, who said he assaulted an ex-girlfriend while the two argued in a car in a Walmart parking lot in March.
Jahlil Dorsey of North Augusta, South Carolina, is charged with kidnapping and assault and battery in connection with the March 23 incident. As of Wednesday afternoon, he remained in the Florence County Detention Center, jail records showed.
According to a warrant, Dorsey and the woman were in Dorsey’s vehicle at the Walmart on N. Beltline Drive when they began arguing. The woman opened the door and tried to leave, but Dorsey pulled her back into the vehicle and started to drive away. Complete article
FLORENE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 23-year-old man was arrested Wednesday by Florence police, who said he assaulted an ex-girlfriend while the two argued in a car in a Walmart parking lot in March.
Jahlil Dorsey of North Augusta, South Carolina, is charged with kidnapping and assault and battery in connection with the March 23 incident. As of Wednesday afternoon, he remained in the Florence County Detention Center, jail records showed.
According to a warrant, Dorsey and the woman were in Dorsey’s vehicle at the Walmart on N. Beltline Drive when they began arguing. The woman opened the door and tried to leave, but Dorsey pulled her back into the vehicle and started to drive away. Complete article
Man steals loss prevention’s keys at Walmart: South Euclid Ohio Police Blotter 04/16/2025
Somebody stole keys that were in the lock of the loss prevention door at Walmart April 12.
Loss prevention assumed the keys had been misplaced but after not being able to locate them, they reviewed surveillance video and confirmed that a man stole them.
The suspect returned the keys at the store later that day and said nothing. The Cleveland Heights man, 42, was located outside the business by responding officers and told that he was not being arrested but was being issued a lifetime ban from all Walmart properties. Complete article
Somebody stole keys that were in the lock of the loss prevention door at Walmart April 12.
Loss prevention assumed the keys had been misplaced but after not being able to locate them, they reviewed surveillance video and confirmed that a man stole them.
The suspect returned the keys at the store later that day and said nothing. The Cleveland Heights man, 42, was located outside the business by responding officers and told that he was not being arrested but was being issued a lifetime ban from all Walmart properties. Complete article
Parking fees coming to Keeaumoku Hawaii Walmart, Sam’s Club lot 04/16/2025
HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you shop at Walmart or Sam’s Club on Keeaumoku, you’re probably used to dealing with long lines of cars looking for parking.
Some shoppers say parking is always an issue.
“It’s been really hard to find parking here because there are so many trucks and things here because of the construction across the street. They need to find parking for those people somewhere else,” said Thomas Barber, Walmart shopper.
To deter non-shoppers from taking up space in the lot meant for customers only, Walmart hired Secure Parking Hawaii to begin parking enforcement starting May 1.
In a statement, a Walmart spokesperson said the parking structure is intended for the convenience of their customers and members.
Signs are already up around the parking lot, clearly stating the first three hours of parking are free and noncompliance will result in liquidated damages and towing.
According to posted signs, Secure Parking will enforce parking rules by monitoring license plates using video cameras as cars enter and exit the parking structure.
Walmart said that after a three-hour grace period, it will cost $3 every 30 minutes, coming out to $48 a day. (Math is hard.)
The company added that anyone with a balance of $50 or more is subject to towing, and shoppers are all for it. Complete article
HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you shop at Walmart or Sam’s Club on Keeaumoku, you’re probably used to dealing with long lines of cars looking for parking.
Some shoppers say parking is always an issue.
“It’s been really hard to find parking here because there are so many trucks and things here because of the construction across the street. They need to find parking for those people somewhere else,” said Thomas Barber, Walmart shopper.
To deter non-shoppers from taking up space in the lot meant for customers only, Walmart hired Secure Parking Hawaii to begin parking enforcement starting May 1.
In a statement, a Walmart spokesperson said the parking structure is intended for the convenience of their customers and members.
Signs are already up around the parking lot, clearly stating the first three hours of parking are free and noncompliance will result in liquidated damages and towing.
According to posted signs, Secure Parking will enforce parking rules by monitoring license plates using video cameras as cars enter and exit the parking structure.
Walmart said that after a three-hour grace period, it will cost $3 every 30 minutes, coming out to $48 a day. (Math is hard.)
The company added that anyone with a balance of $50 or more is subject to towing, and shoppers are all for it. Complete article
Nebraska teens set up hammock at a Walmart to try to steal after close, sheriff says 04/14/2025
OMAHA, Neb. — Three teenagers planned to steal from a megastore by staying inside after close, Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson tells KETV.
A 16-year-old and two 15-year-old boys set up a hammock behind paper towels on the shelves before they were caught.
It happened just before 11 p.m. on Friday at the Walmart near in Omaha, Hanson said. He said they were equipped with food, drinks and ski masks.
"A lot of teenagers today, they want these video games," he said. "And if the parents aren't going to buy them for them, they may come up with creative and unfortunately criminal ways to get them."
Hanson said the teens admitted their goal was to make off with video games and consoles and other electronics. He also said they admitted they were prepared to forcibly rob from the store if they encountered employees after close. Complete article
OMAHA, Neb. — Three teenagers planned to steal from a megastore by staying inside after close, Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson tells KETV.
A 16-year-old and two 15-year-old boys set up a hammock behind paper towels on the shelves before they were caught.
It happened just before 11 p.m. on Friday at the Walmart near in Omaha, Hanson said. He said they were equipped with food, drinks and ski masks.
"A lot of teenagers today, they want these video games," he said. "And if the parents aren't going to buy them for them, they may come up with creative and unfortunately criminal ways to get them."
Hanson said the teens admitted their goal was to make off with video games and consoles and other electronics. He also said they admitted they were prepared to forcibly rob from the store if they encountered employees after close. Complete article
PULL THE PLUG Walmart shopper returns ‘gutted’ item and is accused of stealing – he was blamed for ‘parts’ issue but was innocent 04/14/2025
A WALMART customer was accused of retail theft after rightfully returning a faulty product.
The shopper maintained his innocence even after he was arrested for allegedly stealing the big-ticket item.
Brent Shavnore, 35, purchased a gaming computer from Walmart in October but quickly returned the item after unboxing it, as reported by ABC affiliate WEAR-TV.
Upon opening the packaging, Shavnore noticed something was wrong with the item — the box was gutted with plastic inserts instead of hardware. Complete article
A WALMART customer was accused of retail theft after rightfully returning a faulty product.
The shopper maintained his innocence even after he was arrested for allegedly stealing the big-ticket item.
Brent Shavnore, 35, purchased a gaming computer from Walmart in October but quickly returned the item after unboxing it, as reported by ABC affiliate WEAR-TV.
Upon opening the packaging, Shavnore noticed something was wrong with the item — the box was gutted with plastic inserts instead of hardware. Complete article
Ocala Fla. Police investigate bomb threat at a Walmart 04/10/2025
Two men wanted in connection with Feb. deadly shooting at South Carolina Walmart 04/10/2025
Report: Man thinks shoppers were trying to kill him, stabs 3 at Walmart in Las Vegas Nevada last month 04/12/2025
Lake Luzerne man arrested for burglary after shoplifting at Wilton NY Walmart 04/13/2025
Second bomb threat in 10 days at Waynesville NC Walmart, police seek information 04/11/2025
Arrested for Sioux Center Iowa Walmart thefts 04/14/2025
Woman Waiting for Walmart Delivery Unprepared for What Driver Texts Her 04/14/2025
Man Jailed for Allegedly Stealing $2,500 in Coal Township Pa. 04/14/2025
Serial shoplifter flees Fla. Walmart with $300 worth of stolen merchandise 04/15/2025
Man in custody, charged with felony after standoff at Holly Springs Mississippi Walmart, deputies say 04/18/2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – A man is in custody after a hours long standoff at Holly Springs Walmart, deputies said.
According to Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson, Mississippi Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a car and conduct a welfare check on Hwy. 4 West.
The driver, Daniel Adams, was armed and fled to the Walmart parking lot in Holly Springs.
Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers boxed the car in. They said Adams had a gun pointed at himself and was threatening to kill himself. Complete article
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – A man is in custody after a hours long standoff at Holly Springs Walmart, deputies said.
According to Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson, Mississippi Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a car and conduct a welfare check on Hwy. 4 West.
The driver, Daniel Adams, was armed and fled to the Walmart parking lot in Holly Springs.
Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers boxed the car in. They said Adams had a gun pointed at himself and was threatening to kill himself. Complete article
Man accused of firing flare gun inside Kilgore Tx. Walmart 04/20/2025
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - A man has been arrested after trying to shoplift from a Kilgore Walmart and inadvertently firing a flare gun he was holding, police said.
Officers were called to a Walmart on Saturday after 911 callers reported a man attempting to hide items and holding a gun, according to a release from the Kilgore Police Department. Authorities responded thinking the man had a handgun, the release said.
A caller said the gun went off inside the store, and the man was heading to the exit. Police said further investigation revealed the item was a flare gun, and that he had fired it by accident, placed it on a shelf and walked away. Complete article
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - A man has been arrested after trying to shoplift from a Kilgore Walmart and inadvertently firing a flare gun he was holding, police said.
Officers were called to a Walmart on Saturday after 911 callers reported a man attempting to hide items and holding a gun, according to a release from the Kilgore Police Department. Authorities responded thinking the man had a handgun, the release said.
A caller said the gun went off inside the store, and the man was heading to the exit. Police said further investigation revealed the item was a flare gun, and that he had fired it by accident, placed it on a shelf and walked away. Complete article
Florida man accused of impersonating deputy while confronting Walmart driver over human trafficking suspicions 04/17/2025
Michael Diaz claimed authority from a Florida Sheriffs Association card, deputies say.
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando man is facing charges after he falsely impersonated a law enforcement officer while confronting a Walmart truck driver he suspected was “involved in human trafficking,” the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
On Wednesday, deputies responded to the Walmart on 9047 Curry Ford Road in Orlando to a report of an individual impersonating a sheriff’s deputy.
Upon arrival, deputies met with the victim, who provided both a verbal and sworn written statement detailing the encounter.
According to an arrest affidavit, the victim reported that around 8 a.m., he parked his delivery truck in the loading area of the store.
Shortly thereafter, a man, later identified as Michael Diaz, 51, approached his vehicle and knocked on the window, where he claimed to be a sheriff’s deputy and presented a business card featuring the “Florida Sheriffs Association” logo.
Diaz then requested the victim’s driver’s license and instructed him to exit the vehicle. Complete article
Michael Diaz claimed authority from a Florida Sheriffs Association card, deputies say.
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando man is facing charges after he falsely impersonated a law enforcement officer while confronting a Walmart truck driver he suspected was “involved in human trafficking,” the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
On Wednesday, deputies responded to the Walmart on 9047 Curry Ford Road in Orlando to a report of an individual impersonating a sheriff’s deputy.
Upon arrival, deputies met with the victim, who provided both a verbal and sworn written statement detailing the encounter.
According to an arrest affidavit, the victim reported that around 8 a.m., he parked his delivery truck in the loading area of the store.
Shortly thereafter, a man, later identified as Michael Diaz, 51, approached his vehicle and knocked on the window, where he claimed to be a sheriff’s deputy and presented a business card featuring the “Florida Sheriffs Association” logo.
Diaz then requested the victim’s driver’s license and instructed him to exit the vehicle. Complete article
Deputies say it’s a ‘true miracle’ after alleged Walmart shoplifter using scooter ran out of store 04/17/2025
LEE COUNTY, Ga. — A suspected meat thief is on a roll, or as deputies said, on the run, after he was caught on camera stealing items from a Georgia Walmart.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Aaron Anthony Johnson, 58, for a shoplifting incident that occurred at the Walmart on Ledo Road.
Deputies said Johnson rolled around the store on a mobility scooter, stuffing his backpack with items, including several packs of steaks, two packs of razors and other merchandise.
According to LCSO, the 58-year-old stole a blue jacket, which he wore out of the store. ....
“He leapt off the scooter and ran like a track star out of the store, backpack full of unpaid Walmart merchandise in tow. Turns out, he was not handicapped after all,” LCSO said. Complete article
LEE COUNTY, Ga. — A suspected meat thief is on a roll, or as deputies said, on the run, after he was caught on camera stealing items from a Georgia Walmart.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Aaron Anthony Johnson, 58, for a shoplifting incident that occurred at the Walmart on Ledo Road.
Deputies said Johnson rolled around the store on a mobility scooter, stuffing his backpack with items, including several packs of steaks, two packs of razors and other merchandise.
According to LCSO, the 58-year-old stole a blue jacket, which he wore out of the store. ....
“He leapt off the scooter and ran like a track star out of the store, backpack full of unpaid Walmart merchandise in tow. Turns out, he was not handicapped after all,” LCSO said. Complete article
Woman allegedly urinated in several locations inside Hadley Mass. Walmart, arrested next day 04/17/2025
HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – A woman who was asked to leave after allegedly urinating in several locations inside Walmart in Hadley was arrested when she returned the next day.
The Hadley Police Department said officers were called to Walmart on Wednesday for a patron who refused to leave after intentionally urinating in several locations throughout the store and swearing at staff. Upon arrival, the woman was uncooperative with officers but eventually left.
On Thursday at around 7:05 a.m., the woman returned to Walmart and attempted to strike an employee when she was asked to leave. When officers arrived, she was identified as 38-year-old Yasha MacDonald of Rockland, Mass., and was arrested for an active warrant out of Hingham District Court for assault and battery on a police officer. Complete article
HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – A woman who was asked to leave after allegedly urinating in several locations inside Walmart in Hadley was arrested when she returned the next day.
The Hadley Police Department said officers were called to Walmart on Wednesday for a patron who refused to leave after intentionally urinating in several locations throughout the store and swearing at staff. Upon arrival, the woman was uncooperative with officers but eventually left.
On Thursday at around 7:05 a.m., the woman returned to Walmart and attempted to strike an employee when she was asked to leave. When officers arrived, she was identified as 38-year-old Yasha MacDonald of Rockland, Mass., and was arrested for an active warrant out of Hingham District Court for assault and battery on a police officer. Complete article
Man flees New Orleans courtroom, cuts ankle monitor at La. Walmart 04/18/2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A man facing arrest in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is now the target of a multi-agency manhunt after fleeing custody and disabling his ankle monitor.
Terrance Green was set to appear in court on Thursday for arraignment on multiple gun charges. According to Matt Dennis, the owner of ASAP Release, Green fled the courthouse after speaking with his attorney. Dennis said Green would have been otherwise remanded to the jail’s custody due to his alleged non-compliance within the ankle monitoring program.
Orleans Parish Sherriff’s Office spokesperson Gary Scheets said Green never entered the courtroom and left before his case was called.
Authorities say Green traveled to the Walmart on Tchoupitoulas Street and removed his ankle monitoring device. He then allegedly drove over the Crescent City Connection and threw the device into the Mississippi River.
He is now considered possibly armed and potentially dangerous. Complete article
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A man facing arrest in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is now the target of a multi-agency manhunt after fleeing custody and disabling his ankle monitor.
Terrance Green was set to appear in court on Thursday for arraignment on multiple gun charges. According to Matt Dennis, the owner of ASAP Release, Green fled the courthouse after speaking with his attorney. Dennis said Green would have been otherwise remanded to the jail’s custody due to his alleged non-compliance within the ankle monitoring program.
Orleans Parish Sherriff’s Office spokesperson Gary Scheets said Green never entered the courtroom and left before his case was called.
Authorities say Green traveled to the Walmart on Tchoupitoulas Street and removed his ankle monitoring device. He then allegedly drove over the Crescent City Connection and threw the device into the Mississippi River.
He is now considered possibly armed and potentially dangerous. Complete article
Ky. man accused of telling teenage son to steal from Walmart 04/21/2025
MONTICELLO, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky man was arrested after allegedly instructing his teenage son to steal from a Walmart.
The Monticello Police Department posted on Facebook that they arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Carlton at the Cumberland Crossing Center around 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The post says Carlton put items in a shopping cart and told his 13-year-old son to leave the store without paying for the items. However, before his son attempted to walk out with the items, Carlton also left the store.
A store officer caught Carlton’s son leaving the store and notified police, who found Carlton in the nearby Cumberland Crossing Center. Complete article
MONTICELLO, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky man was arrested after allegedly instructing his teenage son to steal from a Walmart.
The Monticello Police Department posted on Facebook that they arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Carlton at the Cumberland Crossing Center around 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The post says Carlton put items in a shopping cart and told his 13-year-old son to leave the store without paying for the items. However, before his son attempted to walk out with the items, Carlton also left the store.
A store officer caught Carlton’s son leaving the store and notified police, who found Carlton in the nearby Cumberland Crossing Center. Complete article
Cause of Greenville NC Walmart fire ruled accidental 04/18/2025
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Officials say the cause of a fire that broke out at a Greenville Walmart’s garden center this morning was accidental.
Greenville Fire/Rescue crews were called to the Walmart on Greenville Boulevard around 5 a.m. after getting reports of a fire in the store’s garden center.
According to officials, approximately 37 employees were inside the store at the time and were evacuated.
An employee at the store told WITN they saw flames coming up from the garden area. Complete article
Part of North Carolina Walmart closed indefinitely after early-morning fire 04/18/2025
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Officials say the cause of a fire that broke out at a Greenville Walmart’s garden center this morning was accidental.
Greenville Fire/Rescue crews were called to the Walmart on Greenville Boulevard around 5 a.m. after getting reports of a fire in the store’s garden center.
According to officials, approximately 37 employees were inside the store at the time and were evacuated.
An employee at the store told WITN they saw flames coming up from the garden area. Complete article
Part of North Carolina Walmart closed indefinitely after early-morning fire 04/18/2025
Recall: Baby swing a suffocation risk 04/17/2025
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent recall for the COMEONROA Infant Swing, sold on Walmart.com, due to a suffocation risk.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall Friday for a baby swing sold on Walmart.com.
The COMEONROA Infant Swing, sold by Eonroacoo, doesn't have the adequate incline angle to allow babies to sleep safely without the risk of suffocation. Complete article
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent recall for the COMEONROA Infant Swing, sold on Walmart.com, due to a suffocation risk.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall Friday for a baby swing sold on Walmart.com.
The COMEONROA Infant Swing, sold by Eonroacoo, doesn't have the adequate incline angle to allow babies to sleep safely without the risk of suffocation. Complete article
Suspect wearing stolen boots claims he ‘zoned out’ while leaving Fla. Walmart 04/16/2025
NYS Police requests public’s help identifying NY Walmart thief 04/16/2025
Walmart Customer Accosted By Flasher, Joliet Ill. Police Make Arrest In Nearby Village 04/15/2025
Pair of North Carolina residents charged after March bomb threat clears Myrtle Beach SC Walmart 04/1/2025 Myrtle Beach police on March 21 responded to the Seaboard Avenue Walmart where authorities say a radio was taken from the store that was then used to call in the threat.
Jury finds man guilty of setting fire inside Medina Ohio Walmart in Nov. 2024 04/17/2025
Jasper man accused of voyeurism at Ind. Walmart sentenced for several offenses 04/16/2025
Police searching for Walmart thief in Norwich NY 04/16/2025
Walmart recalls issued nationwide: Toys with choking hazards, celery sticks 04/17/2025
Villager arrested after repeatedly skip scanning at Fla. Walmart 04/19/2025 He went to the self-checkout and paid for the vasts majority of the items, but skip scanned a few items (mostly inexpensive petty items) during his trips to the store.
Police shoot, kill suspected Walmart thief in Decatur Tx. 04/23/2025
DECATUR, Texas - A man suspected of stealing from a Walmart in Decatur was shot and killed by police Tuesday night, authorities said.
What we know:
Officers responded to a reported theft at the Walmart on South U.S. Highway 81/287 in Decatur, about 40 miles northwest of Fort Worth, around 9:40 p.m.
Police said a 46-year-old man ran from the store when officers arrived. A foot chase ensued in the parking lot, during which officers fired their weapons and shot the suspect.
Officers provided medical aid at the scene before the man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No officers were injured. Those involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard department policy. Complete article
DECATUR, Texas - A man suspected of stealing from a Walmart in Decatur was shot and killed by police Tuesday night, authorities said.
What we know:
Officers responded to a reported theft at the Walmart on South U.S. Highway 81/287 in Decatur, about 40 miles northwest of Fort Worth, around 9:40 p.m.
Police said a 46-year-old man ran from the store when officers arrived. A foot chase ensued in the parking lot, during which officers fired their weapons and shot the suspect.
Officers provided medical aid at the scene before the man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No officers were injured. Those involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard department policy. Complete article
Man found dead at homeless camp behind Walmart on Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee Fla. Police say 04/2/2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Tallahassee Police are investigating after a man was found dead at a homeless camp on Apalachee Parkway Tuesday evening, according to TPD.
Just before 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, police said officers received a report of a dead person located behind 3535 Apalachee Parkway.
Google Maps indicates that the address goes to Walmart.
Officers then arrived and located a man at a homeless camp in a wooded area suffering from a gunshot wound, TPD wrote in a press release late Tuesday. Complete article
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Tallahassee Police are investigating after a man was found dead at a homeless camp on Apalachee Parkway Tuesday evening, according to TPD.
Just before 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, police said officers received a report of a dead person located behind 3535 Apalachee Parkway.
Google Maps indicates that the address goes to Walmart.
Officers then arrived and located a man at a homeless camp in a wooded area suffering from a gunshot wound, TPD wrote in a press release late Tuesday. Complete article
Affidavit: Burglar buys prybar from Arkansas Walmart minutes before committing crime 04/22/2025
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Memphis man is being held on a $15,000 cash/surety bond accused of breaking into multiple deposit boxes in Jonesboro and stealing money orders.
Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause Monday, April 21, to charge Charles Russell, 33, with commercial burglary and theft greater than $5,000, both Class C felonies, and first-degree criminal mischief and breaking or entering a building or structure, Class D felonies.
According to the affidavit, on Aug. 2, 2023, at 10 p.m., security cameras at Sulcer Rentals observed a man, later identified as Russell, use a “small hand-held tool” to remove several envelopes from the overnight deposit box. ......
The affidavit states that Walmart security cameras captured a man purchasing an “identical” prybar about an hour before the break-in and then leaving in a car matching the one seen at Sulcer Rentals. Complete article
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Memphis man is being held on a $15,000 cash/surety bond accused of breaking into multiple deposit boxes in Jonesboro and stealing money orders.
Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause Monday, April 21, to charge Charles Russell, 33, with commercial burglary and theft greater than $5,000, both Class C felonies, and first-degree criminal mischief and breaking or entering a building or structure, Class D felonies.
According to the affidavit, on Aug. 2, 2023, at 10 p.m., security cameras at Sulcer Rentals observed a man, later identified as Russell, use a “small hand-held tool” to remove several envelopes from the overnight deposit box. ......
The affidavit states that Walmart security cameras captured a man purchasing an “identical” prybar about an hour before the break-in and then leaving in a car matching the one seen at Sulcer Rentals. Complete article
Former Saratoga Springs official arrested for shoplifting at NY Walmart 04/21/2025
Wilton, NY — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to an active larceny complaint at the Walmart in Wilton on Saturday at 10:21 PM.
Following an investigation, 44-year-old Robin Lakian of Saratoga Springs is accused of stealing merchandise from the store.
Lakian is former Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner and was arrested for petit larceny. Complete article
Wilton, NY — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to an active larceny complaint at the Walmart in Wilton on Saturday at 10:21 PM.
Following an investigation, 44-year-old Robin Lakian of Saratoga Springs is accused of stealing merchandise from the store.
Lakian is former Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner and was arrested for petit larceny. Complete article
Walmart: Always Low Prices, Except on Ads 04/22/2025
Walmart is the second-biggest retail media player behind Amazon, reporting $4.4 billion in global ad revenue during 2024.
Much of that business relies on big annual commitments called joint business plans that suppliers and retailers negotiate over to determine where and how much of a brand’s products will be displayed and how much brands will pay retailers to promote their products.
Walmart recently asked advertisers to increase their annual spend by 25%—causing some brands to push back against the retailer’s asks. It’s the latest example of how retail media’s growth is sparking more questions and concerns from marketers about if their ads are driving sales.
In the newest episode of Adspeak, we reveal how Walmart got here, why Walmart is upping its ask with brands, and why there’s a growing backlash from brands. We unpack how Trishla Ostwal found and reported out this story and what it means for other retailers. Complete article
Walmart is the second-biggest retail media player behind Amazon, reporting $4.4 billion in global ad revenue during 2024.
Much of that business relies on big annual commitments called joint business plans that suppliers and retailers negotiate over to determine where and how much of a brand’s products will be displayed and how much brands will pay retailers to promote their products.
Walmart recently asked advertisers to increase their annual spend by 25%—causing some brands to push back against the retailer’s asks. It’s the latest example of how retail media’s growth is sparking more questions and concerns from marketers about if their ads are driving sales.
In the newest episode of Adspeak, we reveal how Walmart got here, why Walmart is upping its ask with brands, and why there’s a growing backlash from brands. We unpack how Trishla Ostwal found and reported out this story and what it means for other retailers. Complete article
Man Charged With Burglary After Stealing From Seneca Falls NY Walmart 04/19/2025 Due to this prior trespass order, police charged him with burglary in the third degree, a class D felony, in addition to petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor.
The One Pie From Walmart's Bakery We'll Never Buy Again 04/19/2025
My time as a Walmart criminal 04/19/2025 Resigning myself to my fate, I decided to reorganize all of the cards I had removed from my wallet. It’s a really nice wallet, my family gave it to me last Christmas. There are little slots for all of the cards and a little window for my driver’s license. It also has a zippered area to secure cash. I seldom carry cash, so I rarely use compartment. But for some reason, I opened it up that day, and what do you think I found? In a corner where I could barely see it, there was one of those little anti-theft security devices Walmart uses and normally deactivates before you leave their store. Bingo!
Ill. Walmart Shopper Gets More Than She Bargained For 04/21/2025
Walmart outage: Thousands reported problems using website before it was restored 04/17/2025
Gunman in 2019 racist attack at an El Paso Texas Walmart pleads guilty. Families confront him in court 04/21/2025
Couple Arrested for Shoplifting from West Rome Walmart 04/22/2025 The total value of the property was $59.1
Woman arrested for Ohio Wal-Mart thefts 04/22/2025
Shoplifting suspect nabbed with stolen clothes and makeup at Fla. Walmart 04/22/2025
Man charged with murder after 2 bodies found in woods near Salem, Mass., Walmart 04/24/2025
Authorities say an arrest has been made in connection with the two bodies that were found in the woods near a Walmart in Salem, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon.
The Essex District Attorney's Office said that 30-year-old Jay Blodget has been charged with two counts of murder and will be arraigned Thursday morning in Salem District Court. They said no additional details will be released prior to his arraignment.
One body was discovered by a man walking his dog near the Walmart on Highland Avenue on Wednesday, prosecutors said. When police arrived, they found a second body. Prosecutors said both of the victims were male.
There was no indication the bodies involved the Walmart — a large police presence was seen in a taped-off area of the woods about 100 feet from one corner of the store. Complete article
Man charged with killing 2 men whose bodies were found behind Massachusetts Walmart 04/24/2025 "We eventually found two individuals with apparent blunt force trauma and stab wounds that were deceased. They were hidden in the woods by various items and dirt," said prosecutor James Gubitose. He claimed Blodget implicated himself in an interview with police, but few other details were provided in court about the crime near a popular shopping spot.
Second homicide victim found near Salem Mass. Walmart identified as Oregon man 04/29/2025
Authorities say an arrest has been made in connection with the two bodies that were found in the woods near a Walmart in Salem, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon.
The Essex District Attorney's Office said that 30-year-old Jay Blodget has been charged with two counts of murder and will be arraigned Thursday morning in Salem District Court. They said no additional details will be released prior to his arraignment.
One body was discovered by a man walking his dog near the Walmart on Highland Avenue on Wednesday, prosecutors said. When police arrived, they found a second body. Prosecutors said both of the victims were male.
There was no indication the bodies involved the Walmart — a large police presence was seen in a taped-off area of the woods about 100 feet from one corner of the store. Complete article
Man charged with killing 2 men whose bodies were found behind Massachusetts Walmart 04/24/2025 "We eventually found two individuals with apparent blunt force trauma and stab wounds that were deceased. They were hidden in the woods by various items and dirt," said prosecutor James Gubitose. He claimed Blodget implicated himself in an interview with police, but few other details were provided in court about the crime near a popular shopping spot.
Second homicide victim found near Salem Mass. Walmart identified as Oregon man 04/29/2025
Shoplifting suspect flees after shooting incident at Nolensville Pike Tenn. Walmart 04/23/2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A shooting was reported in the parking lot of a Walmart on Nolensville Pike on Wednesday.
Metro Nashville Police (MNPD) told FOX 17 News that an off-duty officer working as a security guard at the Walmart confronted a man suspected of shoplifting.
A physical fight occurred, leading to the officer using a taser on the suspect. The suspect managed to escape to his car and drive toward the officer, leading to the officer shooting at his car.
The suspect drove off, it's unclear whether the car or the suspect was hit by gunfire. MNPD is currently monitoring local hospitals to see if the suspect seeks medical attention. Complete article
Off-duty officer injured after attempting to stop shoplifter at Nashville Walmart 04/23/2025
Metro police seeking shoplifting suspect after shots fired outside Walmart 05/01/2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A shooting was reported in the parking lot of a Walmart on Nolensville Pike on Wednesday.
Metro Nashville Police (MNPD) told FOX 17 News that an off-duty officer working as a security guard at the Walmart confronted a man suspected of shoplifting.
A physical fight occurred, leading to the officer using a taser on the suspect. The suspect managed to escape to his car and drive toward the officer, leading to the officer shooting at his car.
The suspect drove off, it's unclear whether the car or the suspect was hit by gunfire. MNPD is currently monitoring local hospitals to see if the suspect seeks medical attention. Complete article
Off-duty officer injured after attempting to stop shoplifter at Nashville Walmart 04/23/2025
Metro police seeking shoplifting suspect after shots fired outside Walmart 05/01/2025
Man arrested after allegedly pulling gun, threatening to kill Tx. Walmart customer in Pleasanton 04/23/2025
Witnesses reportedly told detectives two men were seen arguing when the suspect pulled out a gun, pointed it at the victim and threatened to kill him.
PLEASANTON, Texas — A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling out a gun and threatening to kill another man he was arguing with outside of a Walmart.
Around 10:30 a.m., the Pleasanton Police Department responded to a local Walmart after receiving reports of a man threatening to kill another man at gunpoint.
Upon arrival, officers say the suspect had already left the scene. Complete article
Witnesses reportedly told detectives two men were seen arguing when the suspect pulled out a gun, pointed it at the victim and threatened to kill him.
PLEASANTON, Texas — A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling out a gun and threatening to kill another man he was arguing with outside of a Walmart.
Around 10:30 a.m., the Pleasanton Police Department responded to a local Walmart after receiving reports of a man threatening to kill another man at gunpoint.
Upon arrival, officers say the suspect had already left the scene. Complete article
Skateboarder critically injured in collision on way to work at Ga. Walmart 04/23/2025
A 21-year-old Gainesville man remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding his skateboard on McEver Road Wednesday morning, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office says.
Around 4 a.m., Jose Roman was in the left southbound lane of McEver Road near Waterford Drive when he was hit by a 2010 Chevrolet HHR that was also traveling south.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and called 911. Investigators determined the driver was not at fault in the collision, the sheriff’s office says.
Roman was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center with multiple injuries. Officials say he was on his way to work at the Walmart on Browns Bridge Road at the time of the accident. Complete article
A 21-year-old Gainesville man remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding his skateboard on McEver Road Wednesday morning, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office says.
Around 4 a.m., Jose Roman was in the left southbound lane of McEver Road near Waterford Drive when he was hit by a 2010 Chevrolet HHR that was also traveling south.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and called 911. Investigators determined the driver was not at fault in the collision, the sheriff’s office says.
Roman was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center with multiple injuries. Officials say he was on his way to work at the Walmart on Browns Bridge Road at the time of the accident. Complete article
Trump meets with Walmart and Target over tariffs 04/24/2025
THE WHAT? Trump has met with some of America’s largest retailers, including Walmart and Target to discuss his intention to impose tariffs on a wide range of imported goods, which will inevitably lead to higher prices for US shoppers.
THE DETAILS Large US chains rely heavily on imported goods; more than half of Walmart’s and Target’s imports hail from China, which faces the biggest levies. Details of the meeting itself are yet to emerge. A spokesperson for Walmart told Reuters, “We had a productive meeting with President Trump and appreciated the opportunity to share our insights.”
THE WHY? Trump’s tariffs have sent markets into turmoil and financial analysts have warned they risk causing a further jump in inflation, exacerbating the cost of living crisis, hitting already stretched profit margins. Target’s shares are down 32 percent this year, while Walmart stock has inched up by less than 2 percent. Complete article
THE WHAT? Trump has met with some of America’s largest retailers, including Walmart and Target to discuss his intention to impose tariffs on a wide range of imported goods, which will inevitably lead to higher prices for US shoppers.
THE DETAILS Large US chains rely heavily on imported goods; more than half of Walmart’s and Target’s imports hail from China, which faces the biggest levies. Details of the meeting itself are yet to emerge. A spokesperson for Walmart told Reuters, “We had a productive meeting with President Trump and appreciated the opportunity to share our insights.”
THE WHY? Trump’s tariffs have sent markets into turmoil and financial analysts have warned they risk causing a further jump in inflation, exacerbating the cost of living crisis, hitting already stretched profit margins. Target’s shares are down 32 percent this year, while Walmart stock has inched up by less than 2 percent. Complete article
A gunman killed their loved ones in an Aug. 2019 racist attack at an El Paso Texas Walmart. They hugged him at a court hearing 04/23/2025
Odessa Tx. PD investigating Walmart theft 04/22/2025
Lincoln Nebraska Police Searching for Pair of Workshop Burglars, Walmart Shoplifters 04/23/2025
WV Walmart employee saves co-worker’s life when he goes into cardiac arrest 04/22/2025
Police investigate fraud report after bag dropped at Woodland Park Colorado Walmart 04/22/2025
Thieves break into car at Bridal Veil Falls, attempt to use stolen credit cards at Walmart 04/22/2025
Portage Co. Crime Stoppers need your help solving theft from Plover Wisc. Walmart 04/24/2025
Road rage leads to shooting in Canton Mich. Walmart parking lot 04/25/2025
CANTON, Mich. (FOX 2) - Road rage led to a man firing shots in the parking lot of a Walmart store in Canton on Friday morning.
Police were called to the store at 45555 Michigan Ave. just before 8:30 a.m. on reports of shots fired. They learned that a road rage argument resulted in shots fired outside the store. No one was hurt.
A 29-year-old Van Buren Township man was arrested, and there is no threat to the public, police said. Complete article
CANTON, Mich. (FOX 2) - Road rage led to a man firing shots in the parking lot of a Walmart store in Canton on Friday morning.
Police were called to the store at 45555 Michigan Ave. just before 8:30 a.m. on reports of shots fired. They learned that a road rage argument resulted in shots fired outside the store. No one was hurt.
A 29-year-old Van Buren Township man was arrested, and there is no threat to the public, police said. Complete article
Woman shot by Norfolk Va. officers after pointing weapon at them: NPD Chief 04/25/2025
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police officers shot a woman who pointed a weapon in their direction on Sewells Point Road Friday afternoon, Chief Mark Talbot told reporters.
The incident occurred in the 7600 block of Sewells Point Road, not far from the East Little Creek Walmart.
Police responded to the scene where they found a woman who had previous been involved in an assault, Talbot said. They believed her to be carrying a firearm at the time. Complete article
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police officers shot a woman who pointed a weapon in their direction on Sewells Point Road Friday afternoon, Chief Mark Talbot told reporters.
The incident occurred in the 7600 block of Sewells Point Road, not far from the East Little Creek Walmart.
Police responded to the scene where they found a woman who had previous been involved in an assault, Talbot said. They believed her to be carrying a firearm at the time. Complete article
Heavy police presence near SC Walmart distribution center in Upstate, police say 04/25/2025
WELLFORD, S.C. — Wellford police say they are in the area of the Walmart distribution center on Highway 129 Friday afternoon searching for two men.
Police said the men are wanted in connection with crimes in multiple areas of Greenville and North Carolina. They are asking if anyone sees anything suspicious to call 911.
We are working to learn more about what the men are wanted for. .....
Update: The hunt has been called off. Complete article
WELLFORD, S.C. — Wellford police say they are in the area of the Walmart distribution center on Highway 129 Friday afternoon searching for two men.
Police said the men are wanted in connection with crimes in multiple areas of Greenville and North Carolina. They are asking if anyone sees anything suspicious to call 911.
We are working to learn more about what the men are wanted for. .....
Update: The hunt has been called off. Complete article
Man hit by SUV trying to cross Fort Campbell Boulevard at Walmart 04/26/2025
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A man trying to cross Fort Campbell Boulevard was hit by an SUV Friday night.
At 9:57 p.m., Clarksville Police responded to the crash in front of Walmart, 1680 Fort Campbell Blvd., according to a news release.
Investigators determined the man was trying to cross the highway, according to Clarksville Now news partner Dash 10 Media. The condition of the pedestrian has not been released. Complete article
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A man trying to cross Fort Campbell Boulevard was hit by an SUV Friday night.
At 9:57 p.m., Clarksville Police responded to the crash in front of Walmart, 1680 Fort Campbell Blvd., according to a news release.
Investigators determined the man was trying to cross the highway, according to Clarksville Now news partner Dash 10 Media. The condition of the pedestrian has not been released. Complete article
Convicted sex offender out on bail busted at Wisc. Walmart with two children 04/25/2025
A 41-year-old convicted sex offender from Janesville who’s not allowed to have contact with his children because he’s charged with physically and sexually abusing them, is facing new charges after being caught at a local retailer with two of the kids his $10,000 bail prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with.
Brandon Lee Stevens was sentenced to two-and-and-a-half years in prison and ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life after pleading guilty to second-degree sexual assault of a child in 2007.
In August of 2023 Stevens was charged in Rock County Court with two counts of felony child abuse. According to the criminal complaint, he beat an 11-year-old all over his body with closed fists, and knocked a kindergartner out on her first day of school.
A month later Stevens was charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child in Rock County Court. In that case, Stevens is accused of molesting his then 11 or 12 year old daughter in 2016 or 2017 in Janesville. Complete article
A 41-year-old convicted sex offender from Janesville who’s not allowed to have contact with his children because he’s charged with physically and sexually abusing them, is facing new charges after being caught at a local retailer with two of the kids his $10,000 bail prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with.
Brandon Lee Stevens was sentenced to two-and-and-a-half years in prison and ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life after pleading guilty to second-degree sexual assault of a child in 2007.
In August of 2023 Stevens was charged in Rock County Court with two counts of felony child abuse. According to the criminal complaint, he beat an 11-year-old all over his body with closed fists, and knocked a kindergartner out on her first day of school.
A month later Stevens was charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child in Rock County Court. In that case, Stevens is accused of molesting his then 11 or 12 year old daughter in 2016 or 2017 in Janesville. Complete article
OSDH: Oklahoma Walmart Supercenter may have been exposed to measles 04/25/2025
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported Friday a Walmart Supercenter in Sallisaw may have been exposed to a confirmed case of measles. Oklahoma now has 15 total cases of measles.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported Friday a Walmart Supercenter in Sallisaw may have been exposed to a confirmed case of measles.
OSDH says the person was contagious when they went to the store at 1101 W. Ruth Ave. on April 18 from 7-10 p.m. OSDH is asking unvaccinated individuals who visited the store during that timeframe to provide the agency with their name and contact information for further guidance. You can make a report online confidentially.
Oklahoma now has 15 total cases of measles, with 12 confirmed and three probable cases, according to OSDH’s measles website. OSDH states 14 of the 15 cases were from unvaccinated individuals; the remaining individual was vaccinated with 2 or more doses.
OSDH reports four Oklahoma counties have now been exposed to measles, namely Cleveland, Custer, Oklahoma and Sequoyah counties. Complete article
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported Friday a Walmart Supercenter in Sallisaw may have been exposed to a confirmed case of measles. Oklahoma now has 15 total cases of measles.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported Friday a Walmart Supercenter in Sallisaw may have been exposed to a confirmed case of measles.
OSDH says the person was contagious when they went to the store at 1101 W. Ruth Ave. on April 18 from 7-10 p.m. OSDH is asking unvaccinated individuals who visited the store during that timeframe to provide the agency with their name and contact information for further guidance. You can make a report online confidentially.
Oklahoma now has 15 total cases of measles, with 12 confirmed and three probable cases, according to OSDH’s measles website. OSDH states 14 of the 15 cases were from unvaccinated individuals; the remaining individual was vaccinated with 2 or more doses.
OSDH reports four Oklahoma counties have now been exposed to measles, namely Cleveland, Custer, Oklahoma and Sequoyah counties. Complete article
Walmart, Target CEOs privately warned Trump tariffs could lead to empty shelves soon 04/23/2025
The chief executives of Walmart and Target privately warned President Trump this week that his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks, sources familiar with the White House meeting told CBS News.
The CEO of Home Depot was also present at Monday's closed-door meeting. Axios was first to report on the retail executives' warnings to Mr. Trump.
Target and Walmart declined to comment on the specific warnings.
Following their meeting with Mr. Trump on Monday, both companies did issue statements.
"We had a productive meeting with President Trump and his team and appreciated the opportunity to share our insights," Walmart said in a statement. Complete article
The chief executives of Walmart and Target privately warned President Trump this week that his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks, sources familiar with the White House meeting told CBS News.
The CEO of Home Depot was also present at Monday's closed-door meeting. Axios was first to report on the retail executives' warnings to Mr. Trump.
Target and Walmart declined to comment on the specific warnings.
Following their meeting with Mr. Trump on Monday, both companies did issue statements.
"We had a productive meeting with President Trump and his team and appreciated the opportunity to share our insights," Walmart said in a statement. Complete article
Huffy Recalls Torex UTV Ride-On Toys Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart 04/24/2025
Hazard: The recalled ride-on toys can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Description: This recall involves Huffy-branded Torex 24-volt ride-on toy UTVs. The ride-on toys are black with red trim and measure 53 inches long, 43 inches wide and 27 inches tall. Labels with the word “Torex” are located on the front and side of the ride-on toy. The model numbers are 17249 and 17310 with date codes between 16919 and 11122. They are located under the body of the unit near the rear wheel. The date code’s last two numbers are for the year and the first three numbers are for the day of the year, so the date code 16919 represents June 18, 2019, and date code 11122 represents April 21, 2022.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UTVs and contact Huffy Corporation to schedule a free repair.
Consumers can have the repair done by a third party. Huffy Corporation will reimburse consumers up to $50 for charges incurred in the third-party repair.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 20 reports of incidents of the UTVs smoking or catching fire, resulting in five minor burns. Complete article
Hazard: The recalled ride-on toys can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Description: This recall involves Huffy-branded Torex 24-volt ride-on toy UTVs. The ride-on toys are black with red trim and measure 53 inches long, 43 inches wide and 27 inches tall. Labels with the word “Torex” are located on the front and side of the ride-on toy. The model numbers are 17249 and 17310 with date codes between 16919 and 11122. They are located under the body of the unit near the rear wheel. The date code’s last two numbers are for the year and the first three numbers are for the day of the year, so the date code 16919 represents June 18, 2019, and date code 11122 represents April 21, 2022.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UTVs and contact Huffy Corporation to schedule a free repair.
Consumers can have the repair done by a third party. Huffy Corporation will reimburse consumers up to $50 for charges incurred in the third-party repair.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 20 reports of incidents of the UTVs smoking or catching fire, resulting in five minor burns. Complete article
FDA recalls oyster crackers sold at Walmart, Target over metal contamination 04/26/2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a major recall affecting more than 15,000 boxes of oyster crackers sold at major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Giant Eagle.
The recall stems from the discovery of stainless steel wire fragments inside the crackers, creating a potential health risk for consumers.
Why the oyster crackers were recalled
Shearer’s Foods, LLC initiated the recall on February 21, 2025, after detecting contamination during quality control checks. The FDA officially classified the recall as a Class II on March 11, meaning the affected products could cause temporary or reversible health issues. The risk of serious injury remains low but not negligible.
Officials encourage consumers to review products they already purchased and take swift action to prevent any health hazards. Complete article
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a major recall affecting more than 15,000 boxes of oyster crackers sold at major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Giant Eagle.
The recall stems from the discovery of stainless steel wire fragments inside the crackers, creating a potential health risk for consumers.
Why the oyster crackers were recalled
Shearer’s Foods, LLC initiated the recall on February 21, 2025, after detecting contamination during quality control checks. The FDA officially classified the recall as a Class II on March 11, meaning the affected products could cause temporary or reversible health issues. The risk of serious injury remains low but not negligible.
Officials encourage consumers to review products they already purchased and take swift action to prevent any health hazards. Complete article
The secret Walmart codes every shopper must know before it's too late 04/25/2025
Shoppers at Walmart aren't usually privy to the codes employees use to communicate certain situations from something as minor as a spill to a serious emergency.
But knowing these codes could help shopper stay safe during an emergency and know when to evacuate the store before any formal announcement is made. The word, letter and color coded alerts are part of Walmarts national employee training and are required to be learned by every Walmart associate nationwide.
While the majority of these codes are intended for employees, knowing a few of them could help customers stay safe while shopping or even just finish their shopping faster.
The retailer is known for having the strictest security policies in the industry, even after losing its place as America's top retailer. The codes are used as a system to keep a sense of order in a potentially chaotic store. ......
White is used for when there is an accident or injury in the store, while orange is when there is a chemical spill in or outside of the store. A Code Red indicates there is an explosion or fire somewhere in the store and a Code Blue is to inform employees there is a bomb threat in the building. Shoppers may hear Code Black if there is inclement weather coming to the area, such as a tornado or earthquake and Code Green means there is a hostage situation inside the store. Code Brown is also a rarely used code but indicates there is an active shooter in the building. Complete article
Shoppers at Walmart aren't usually privy to the codes employees use to communicate certain situations from something as minor as a spill to a serious emergency.
But knowing these codes could help shopper stay safe during an emergency and know when to evacuate the store before any formal announcement is made. The word, letter and color coded alerts are part of Walmarts national employee training and are required to be learned by every Walmart associate nationwide.
While the majority of these codes are intended for employees, knowing a few of them could help customers stay safe while shopping or even just finish their shopping faster.
The retailer is known for having the strictest security policies in the industry, even after losing its place as America's top retailer. The codes are used as a system to keep a sense of order in a potentially chaotic store. ......
White is used for when there is an accident or injury in the store, while orange is when there is a chemical spill in or outside of the store. A Code Red indicates there is an explosion or fire somewhere in the store and a Code Blue is to inform employees there is a bomb threat in the building. Shoppers may hear Code Black if there is inclement weather coming to the area, such as a tornado or earthquake and Code Green means there is a hostage situation inside the store. Code Brown is also a rarely used code but indicates there is an active shooter in the building. Complete article
Walmart in Ocala Fla. receives bomb threat, second store in two weeks 04/23/2025
How suspects stole $6K from Ohio Walmart in under an hour 04/24/2025
Lakeside Landings woman arrested on theft charge at Fla. Walmart 04/24/2025
Serial shoplifter handcuffed after allegedly stealing items from Walmart in Leesburg Fla. 04/25/2025
Rome Women Arrested for Fake Scanning Items at Ga. Walmart 04/25/2025
Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Berea Walmart parking lot 04/29/2025
New details have been released by Kentucky State Police Post 7 regarding the officer-involved shooting in the Berea Walmart parking lot early Tuesday morning.
According to KSP, there were three people in the vehicle at the time of the incident, and the officer discharged his firearm and struck two of the people in the vehicle.
KSP notes that the third person was detained for questioning, but no arrests have been made yet. .....
Berea police say they responded to Walmart to investigate a reported stolen vehicle. When officers attempted to make contact with the driver, police say "he placed the car in reverse and struck an officer, pinning him between two vehicles." As a result, the officer then reportedly "fired his weapon into the vehicle to stop it." Complete article
Citation reveals new info on officer-involved shooting in Berea Walmart parking lot 04/29/2025
New details have been released by Kentucky State Police Post 7 regarding the officer-involved shooting in the Berea Walmart parking lot early Tuesday morning.
According to KSP, there were three people in the vehicle at the time of the incident, and the officer discharged his firearm and struck two of the people in the vehicle.
KSP notes that the third person was detained for questioning, but no arrests have been made yet. .....
Berea police say they responded to Walmart to investigate a reported stolen vehicle. When officers attempted to make contact with the driver, police say "he placed the car in reverse and struck an officer, pinning him between two vehicles." As a result, the officer then reportedly "fired his weapon into the vehicle to stop it." Complete article
Citation reveals new info on officer-involved shooting in Berea Walmart parking lot 04/29/2025
Man with assault gun in car found outside Wilton NY Walmart 04/28/2025
Shoppers at Walmart in Wilton were startled this weekend when they saw several police officers with their guns drawn in the parking lot.
The Saratoga County sheriff said they got a call Saturday morning that a man from Ulster County was armed and dangerous and believed to be in the Wilton area.
They tracked him to Walmart, where they found an assault-type gun in his truck. While he was in the store, they broke a truck window, took the gun and later picked up the man at the nearby Lowe’s. Complete article
Shoppers at Walmart in Wilton were startled this weekend when they saw several police officers with their guns drawn in the parking lot.
The Saratoga County sheriff said they got a call Saturday morning that a man from Ulster County was armed and dangerous and believed to be in the Wilton area.
They tracked him to Walmart, where they found an assault-type gun in his truck. While he was in the store, they broke a truck window, took the gun and later picked up the man at the nearby Lowe’s. Complete article
Sheriff: Suspect caught on camera going to Walmart after stabbing in Abingdon Md. 04/27/2025
Stabbing suspect on the loose in Harford County.
ABINGDON, Md. — A stabbing suspect on the loose in Harford County.
The Sheriff's Office is in search of 32-year-old Raja Zahid Maqsood.
He's accused of a Sunday morning stabbing inside a home on Deerhill Circle.
Maqsood and the victims reportedly know each other, but it's unclear of what led to the stabbing.
The victims are expected to survive.
Investigators obtained surveillance photos of Maqsood entering a nearby Walmart after the incident. Complete article
Stabbing suspect on the loose in Harford County.
ABINGDON, Md. — A stabbing suspect on the loose in Harford County.
The Sheriff's Office is in search of 32-year-old Raja Zahid Maqsood.
He's accused of a Sunday morning stabbing inside a home on Deerhill Circle.
Maqsood and the victims reportedly know each other, but it's unclear of what led to the stabbing.
The victims are expected to survive.
Investigators obtained surveillance photos of Maqsood entering a nearby Walmart after the incident. Complete article
Arson suspect arrested for violent disturbance at a Walmart in Calexico Ca. 04/27/2025
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Calexico Police Department (CPD) announced the arrest of an arson suspect following a violent disturbance at a Walmart store located within the city limits.
According to CPD, the incident happened before 5:00 p.m. Saturday, with the suspect, a 38-year-old man, entering the store and "attempted to ignite store merchandise using a lighter obtained from the shelves."
CPD says the suspect, later identified as Jesse Romero, was previously removed from another business, located south of Walmart.
During the incident at the Walmart, CPD says Romero was initially confronted and stopped by an employee before officers arrived, but Romero assaulted the employee and tried to stop him from calling 911.
When officers arrived, CPD says Romero displayed "continued aggressive behavior and violently resisted arrest," with additional units being requested as Romero fought with officers and "attempted to disarm one of them" by reaching for both their taser and firearm. Complete article
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Calexico Police Department (CPD) announced the arrest of an arson suspect following a violent disturbance at a Walmart store located within the city limits.
According to CPD, the incident happened before 5:00 p.m. Saturday, with the suspect, a 38-year-old man, entering the store and "attempted to ignite store merchandise using a lighter obtained from the shelves."
CPD says the suspect, later identified as Jesse Romero, was previously removed from another business, located south of Walmart.
During the incident at the Walmart, CPD says Romero was initially confronted and stopped by an employee before officers arrived, but Romero assaulted the employee and tried to stop him from calling 911.
When officers arrived, CPD says Romero displayed "continued aggressive behavior and violently resisted arrest," with additional units being requested as Romero fought with officers and "attempted to disarm one of them" by reaching for both their taser and firearm. Complete article
Driver hospitalized, cat unharmed after vehicle crashes through Walmart barricades in Avon Colorado 04/30/2025
The driver of a vehicle that crashed through a row of metal barricades and flipped on its roof near Walmart has been hospitalized but is doing OK, Avon Police Chief Greg Daly confirmed on Tuesday.
The only other occupant in the vehicle was the driver’s cat, which was unharmed in the incident, Daly said.
The incident happened at about 6 p.m. on Monday and not much information was available as to how it happened, Daly said. Complete article
The driver of a vehicle that crashed through a row of metal barricades and flipped on its roof near Walmart has been hospitalized but is doing OK, Avon Police Chief Greg Daly confirmed on Tuesday.
The only other occupant in the vehicle was the driver’s cat, which was unharmed in the incident, Daly said.
The incident happened at about 6 p.m. on Monday and not much information was available as to how it happened, Daly said. Complete article
Neighbors rally against proposed second Walmart in Ankeny Iowa 04/27/2025
A couple who lives in the Autumn Ridge Neighborhood fears increased traffic congestion and potential dangers to children walking to school.
ANKENY, Iowa — Some North Ankeny residents aren’t happy after learning Walmart is considering building its second Ankeny location in their backyard.
So far, a petition against the proposed development has received over 1,200 signatures.
Mark Havemann and his wife Wendy have lived in the Autumn Ridge Neighborhood for almost a decade. Complete article
A couple who lives in the Autumn Ridge Neighborhood fears increased traffic congestion and potential dangers to children walking to school.
ANKENY, Iowa — Some North Ankeny residents aren’t happy after learning Walmart is considering building its second Ankeny location in their backyard.
So far, a petition against the proposed development has received over 1,200 signatures.
Mark Havemann and his wife Wendy have lived in the Autumn Ridge Neighborhood for almost a decade. Complete article
Walmart confirms the worst fears in the United States: massive store closures 04/27/2025
Walmart confirms new store closures due to a strategic shift to optimize its network of establishments.
Walmart has confirmed a piece of news that has been circulating for weeks: the massive closure of stores in several cities across the United States. The retail chain has decided to shut down certain branches in key states, marking a new turn in its business strategy. Although some might think the company was facing financial difficulties, the reality is quite different.
The company is not experiencing an economic crisis; it is making strategic decisions to adapt to new times. For at least three years, Walmart has been progressively closing stores, focusing more on the most profitable sales points. In 2025, new closures were confirmed, especially in California and Georgia, reflecting a change in consumption dynamics and the transformation of shopping habits.
Which Walmart stores will close?
Among Walmart's recent closures are some iconic stores in different parts of the country. In Georgia, the store on Ashford Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody and the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Roswell Road, Marietta, are among those affected.
Additionally, in Maryland, the store in Towson (1238 Putty Hill Ave.), in Ohio the one in Columbus (3579 S. High St.), and in Wisconsin the one in Milwaukee (7025 W. Main St.) also closed their doors. Other stores that also closed were the one in Aurora, Colorado, at 10400 E Colfax Ave. Complete article
Walmart confirms new store closures due to a strategic shift to optimize its network of establishments.
Walmart has confirmed a piece of news that has been circulating for weeks: the massive closure of stores in several cities across the United States. The retail chain has decided to shut down certain branches in key states, marking a new turn in its business strategy. Although some might think the company was facing financial difficulties, the reality is quite different.
The company is not experiencing an economic crisis; it is making strategic decisions to adapt to new times. For at least three years, Walmart has been progressively closing stores, focusing more on the most profitable sales points. In 2025, new closures were confirmed, especially in California and Georgia, reflecting a change in consumption dynamics and the transformation of shopping habits.
Which Walmart stores will close?
Among Walmart's recent closures are some iconic stores in different parts of the country. In Georgia, the store on Ashford Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody and the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Roswell Road, Marietta, are among those affected.
Additionally, in Maryland, the store in Towson (1238 Putty Hill Ave.), in Ohio the one in Columbus (3579 S. High St.), and in Wisconsin the one in Milwaukee (7025 W. Main St.) also closed their doors. Other stores that also closed were the one in Aurora, Colorado, at 10400 E Colfax Ave. Complete article
Police searching for man accused of stealing from Ohio Walmart twice; can you ID him? 04/25/2025
Man arrested for damaging laptops on display at Lely Fla. Walmart 04/25/2025
East Windsor Police Investigating Bomb Threat Called in to NJ Walmart 04/25/2025
Bloomington man faces theft and criminal mischief charges following Ind. Walmart investigations 04/2/2025 In depth investigation of two thefts over two years ago for $100.23 and an unnamed amount
Man arrested during traffic stop on warrants for recording women at Tx. Walmart 04/27/2025
Two people shot at Antioch Tenn. Walmart, suspect still at large 04/30/2025
ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two people are in critical condition after being shot at a Walmart in Antioch. The shooting happened at 6:38 p.m. Wednesday, and police are still searching for the suspect.
The victims are expected to survive despite their critical injuries, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Walmart on Hamilton Church Road in Antioch.
Police say the victims and the suspect met in the parking lot before shots were fired, leaving two people wounded. Complete article
ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two people are in critical condition after being shot at a Walmart in Antioch. The shooting happened at 6:38 p.m. Wednesday, and police are still searching for the suspect.
The victims are expected to survive despite their critical injuries, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Walmart on Hamilton Church Road in Antioch.
Police say the victims and the suspect met in the parking lot before shots were fired, leaving two people wounded. Complete article
Gainesville Fla. Walmart shooting: Active shooter reports at Archer Road area, videos surface 04/30/2025
Active shooter reports from a Walmart in Gainesville emerged on Wednesday. TV20 reported that multiple residents reported seeing a large police presence in the Archer Road area amid the alert. Officials are yet to issue a statement.
News4Jax cited a source to report that around 10:30 PM local time, at least 10 police cars and multiple ambulances were seen in the parking lot of the Walmart in the Butler Plaza, just off Interstate 75. The area is in proximity to the University of Florida.
Videos on social media showed Alachua County and Gainesville police cars responding to the incident. Complete article
Former Gainesville Walmart employee shoots man in store, turns himself in 04/30/2025 TV20 has confirmed the gunman who opened fire at a Walmart store in Gainesville was a former employee.
Walmart employee shot inside Florida store in front of wife and kids, police say 05/02/2025 What we don't know: Investigators have not released detailed information about what sparked the argument between Johnson and Parker or how the confrontation escalated so rapidly. It’s also unclear how Parker, as a former employee, had access to a weapon inside the store and whether there were any previous grievances between the two men.
Active shooter reports from a Walmart in Gainesville emerged on Wednesday. TV20 reported that multiple residents reported seeing a large police presence in the Archer Road area amid the alert. Officials are yet to issue a statement.
News4Jax cited a source to report that around 10:30 PM local time, at least 10 police cars and multiple ambulances were seen in the parking lot of the Walmart in the Butler Plaza, just off Interstate 75. The area is in proximity to the University of Florida.
Videos on social media showed Alachua County and Gainesville police cars responding to the incident. Complete article
Former Gainesville Walmart employee shoots man in store, turns himself in 04/30/2025 TV20 has confirmed the gunman who opened fire at a Walmart store in Gainesville was a former employee.
Walmart employee shot inside Florida store in front of wife and kids, police say 05/02/2025 What we don't know: Investigators have not released detailed information about what sparked the argument between Johnson and Parker or how the confrontation escalated so rapidly. It’s also unclear how Parker, as a former employee, had access to a weapon inside the store and whether there were any previous grievances between the two men.
Woman found dead at Cornelia Ga. Walmart on Wendsday 05/02/2025
A woman in her mid-20s was found dead in the Walmart parking lot in Cornelia earlier this week.
Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire said the woman was found in her vehicle on Wednesday, April 30. Her identity is being withheld by authorities until next of kin is notified.
McEntire said the woman’s death appears to be “natural” and that she likely suffered a medical emergency due to underlying health conditions. Complete article
A woman in her mid-20s was found dead in the Walmart parking lot in Cornelia earlier this week.
Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire said the woman was found in her vehicle on Wednesday, April 30. Her identity is being withheld by authorities until next of kin is notified.
McEntire said the woman’s death appears to be “natural” and that she likely suffered a medical emergency due to underlying health conditions. Complete article
What Was Taken During Crimes At Warminster Pa.'s Walmart? 04/29/2025
Evansville man accused of filming person using urinal at Ind. Walmart 04/29/2025
Ex-Walmart employee pleads guilty to Dec. 2023 bomb hoax, arson in Ocean County NJ 04/30/2025
