Walmart had another eleven more shootings in March of 2026, with one of them fatal and at least one more injury, which is few deaths or injuries than usual, at least two of the shootings was by police and another by an employee. There was also another shooter caught on their property after a shooting off their property who was tracked by a drone. There were several more gun related crimes including one where a gun was pulled in an argument, a theft of a gun a gun found on a fraud suspect and another suspect that tried to toss a gun to avoid being caught with it, possibly much more since they're not reported as reliably as they used to be.
In addition to the person killed in a shooting they found human remains of a missing woman on their property, and a Walmart employee was stabbed to death before one of the police shootings to detain the suspect who thought he was being stalked by a "demon," another employee was found dead in her car, and five people were killed in two accidents with four dead in one of them and the other was killed in an accident by an off-duty police officer for a total of nine people that died on their property. The police officer involved in the fatal accident was simply sent home instead of arrested, but they said he would probably be put on "administration leave with pay until the investigation is complete."
Is there really any doubt that police aren't held to the same laws as the rest of us, or that most of us would have been arrested if it was us?
The mother of a teen that was baked to death in October 2024 spoke out about how horrifying it was, but it's highly unlikely Walmart or the police investigating it told the whole truth. The police say there was no wrong doing on Walmart's part, but many employees familiar with this oven, which is no longer in use, shouldn't have worked that way and her death is, at best, unexplained, and their concerns were never addressed.
They also found large rats in a McDonald's within one of their California Walmarts. There have been several stories like this around the country with either rats, mice or other animals potentially risking the sanitation of food items. Measles have broken out in one store and there's a report that a Bosnian War criminal was selling eggs to Walmart until he was arrested.
A mother claimed that baby formula she bought at Walmart was switched for flour, which isn't too surprising since Walmart often has problems with theft of baby food, partly because it's way over priced. There are often large theft rings for baby formula where it's sold to poor mothers who may not be able to afford it, and black market baby formula may not always be safe; and part of the reason for this is patents driving up the prices. Generic brands might be less expensive, and just as healthy, but patents and monopolies or oligarchies are driving the price up for most baby formulas beyond inflation levels.
There are also several new fees or fines being applied for bags or parking which may catch people by surprise, and can get very steep in some cases. In one case they may start charging 10-25 cents for plastic bags if customers don't bring reusable bags, and if these fees aren't charged the store could face a $1,000 fine, potentially trying to pass it on to customers. And in the case of parking, which was often free for people in RV going back decades, they may charge surprisingly high fees for people parked more than three hours, and some cases for people that didn't know about the charges. These could be as high as $48 a day, and if they don't notify campers that can add up very fast. There's also a local rule charging Walmart $100 if they don't retrieve their abandoned carts promptly, since they cause various problems. There have also been more cases where unexpected charges have been applied so some people that caught it are warning others to check their receipts.
In addition to the five people killed in accidents there were at least one and a half dozen other automobile crashes, chases, hit and runs, stolen vehicles, or other automobile crimes, including a Walmart tractor trailer crash, and a car that went airborne briefly before crashing into the store. There were also a couple vehicles that caught fire, and at least five more fires in the store, including two that were clearly accidents and at least one attempt at arson, with the others under investigation. In addition to the fatal stabbing there was another stabbing within hours of it, which resulted in a puncture to the top of the victims lungs, which could have been very serious or fatal, but after an operation the victim is expected to survive, although it's unclear if there's permanent damage.
There are always dozens if not thousands of other crimes, including petty theft that's way to common to report all of them, sex crimes, assaults, a prison guard stalking his ex who may go to the same prison as an inmate, assaults on employees and police, a couple people swinging a bat in separate incidents, employees threatening or fighting each other, and a big brawl where a woman was hit with a metal chair among many other incidents.
They continue to expand the use of drones despite the fact that there have been many problems with them, including complaints about privacy that are routinely ignore and another incident where a drone crashed and caused a fire, showing these are a recipe for disaster.
There were at least five more major recalls including steam cleaners that caused several injuries, bicycle helmets over risk of injury or death, baby sleepwear with a choking risk, electrical cords with two male connections for a fire hazard, and other products sold nationwide. Walmart was also penalized for selling climate polluting products in Washington State.
Have you seen a woman wearing a homemade watermelon helmet start a Conga line at Walmart and shouting "Free the cantaloupes" in your local store? Or is this the kind of thing that only happens at Florida Walmarts?
Do you think Walmart should respect neighbors more? Or do you think they should pretend to respect neighbors more without doing it?
There's an interesting rumor that ICE agents will be deployed to Walmart's self-checkout lanes to stop thefts among other things, and there will be a 15% "Shut up and pay it" sales tax to finance ICE and wars based on lies, and when workers asked if it would be better to give them a living wage they were shot on sight. I didn't ask if there was a touch of sarcasm to this story.
Don't you think baby owls should have a chance to learn to fly before leaving their nest, even if the nest is tucked away at Walmart's ceiling?
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 March 2026. According to the "Is Walmart Safe?" the average store in their sampling had 250 incidents per year indicating that these are only a fraction of the crime reports at Walmart, and presumably, the ones most likely to make the news on the internet nationwide. This isn't statistically representative, as the 2006 or the "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" study or some of the studies cited by Stacy Mitchell; but it does provide some additional information that may help recognize how many problems there are at Walmart.
Florida woman accused of starting a conga line in a Walmart produce section, wearing a homemade watermelon helmet and shouting "Free the cantaloupes!" 02/27/2026
Police investigating two walk-in shooting cases at Omaha Nebraska hospitals 03/02/2026
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is looking into two separate shooting cases after two injured men arrived at area hospitals Sunday afternoon.
In a release, OPD says officers responded shortly after 3:15 p.m. Sunday after a 25-year-old man walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound. He would not provide more information to officers about the shooting.
Minutes later, police report that a 24-year-old man walked into a different hospital, also with a gunshot wound. He said he was shot at the Walmart near Saddle Creek and Dodge.
Investigations into both shootings are ongoing, the release states. Complete article
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department is looking into two separate shooting cases after two injured men arrived at area hospitals Sunday afternoon.
In a release, OPD says officers responded shortly after 3:15 p.m. Sunday after a 25-year-old man walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound. He would not provide more information to officers about the shooting.
Minutes later, police report that a 24-year-old man walked into a different hospital, also with a gunshot wound. He said he was shot at the Walmart near Saddle Creek and Dodge.
Investigations into both shootings are ongoing, the release states. Complete article
Parking dispute leads to battery arrest at Ga. Walmart 03/02/2026
A parking lot altercation ended with an arrest and battery charges.
On Feb. 27, Newnan police officers responded to the Walmart at 1025 Bullsboro Drive for a reported fight.
According to the incident report, the victim saw a car parked halfway in a crosswalk in the store’s parking lot.
The victim reportedly told the passenger in the vehicle, Nakela Shanten Berry, 39, that she was not allowed to park there.
Berry reportedly got out of the car and used racial slurs toward the victim.
The victim took out his phone to record the interaction, according to the report, and to take a picture of the car’s license plate. Berry then struck the victim’s hand, causing him to drop the phone. The screen cracked when it hit the ground and became inoperable. Complete article
A parking lot altercation ended with an arrest and battery charges.
On Feb. 27, Newnan police officers responded to the Walmart at 1025 Bullsboro Drive for a reported fight.
According to the incident report, the victim saw a car parked halfway in a crosswalk in the store’s parking lot.
The victim reportedly told the passenger in the vehicle, Nakela Shanten Berry, 39, that she was not allowed to park there.
Berry reportedly got out of the car and used racial slurs toward the victim.
The victim took out his phone to record the interaction, according to the report, and to take a picture of the car’s license plate. Berry then struck the victim’s hand, causing him to drop the phone. The screen cracked when it hit the ground and became inoperable. Complete article
Man tased by police in St. Clairsville Ohio Walmart, suspect and deputy hospitalized after incident 03/02/2026
BELMONT COUNTY, OH (WTRF) – Another incident at the St. Clairsville Walmart, and this time both the suspect and a deputy were sent to the hospital.
It started Sunday when sheriff’s deputies were called to the Walmart for a man reportedly trying to buy a phone with a fake ID.
When deputies arrived, the man took off on foot, deputies chased him, he allegedly resisted arrest and he was tasered.
One of the deputies was slightly injured in the incident. Complete article
BELMONT COUNTY, OH (WTRF) – Another incident at the St. Clairsville Walmart, and this time both the suspect and a deputy were sent to the hospital.
It started Sunday when sheriff’s deputies were called to the Walmart for a man reportedly trying to buy a phone with a fake ID.
When deputies arrived, the man took off on foot, deputies chased him, he allegedly resisted arrest and he was tasered.
One of the deputies was slightly injured in the incident. Complete article
Man charged with committing child sex crimes at Kirkwood Missouri Walmart 03/03/2026
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a local man with a disturbing crime.
33-year-old Esmin Pasic of St. Louis is charged with two felony counts, including enticement of a child and sexual abuse, after several alleged incidents Sunday at a local Walmart.
Kirkwood police reported that the incidents occurred Sunday afternoon at the Walmart Supercenter on South Kirkwood Road.
Prosecutors allege Pasic was caught-on-camera approaching four different children, including a 7-year-old girl, while touching himself. During a press conference Wednesday, prosecutors stated that Pasic asked at least one victim to touch his genitals. Complete article
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a local man with a disturbing crime.
33-year-old Esmin Pasic of St. Louis is charged with two felony counts, including enticement of a child and sexual abuse, after several alleged incidents Sunday at a local Walmart.
Kirkwood police reported that the incidents occurred Sunday afternoon at the Walmart Supercenter on South Kirkwood Road.
Prosecutors allege Pasic was caught-on-camera approaching four different children, including a 7-year-old girl, while touching himself. During a press conference Wednesday, prosecutors stated that Pasic asked at least one victim to touch his genitals. Complete article
Racist slurs, then vandalism: Springfield Missouri Walmart parking lot case leads to suspect 03/03/2026
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man is accused of throwing an unknown liquid on a stranger’s pickup truck at a south Springfield Walmart after he yelled racial slurs during a parking lot confrontation over handicap spaces.
Glenn Connors, 67, is the suspect in a vandalism case stemming from an Aug. 28, 2025, incident at the Walmart at 3315 S. Campbell Avenue.
He’s charged with first-degree property damage in Greene County Circuit Court.
The victim told Springfield police he parked his white 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 and was walking toward the store when a black Ford pickup pulled alongside him and Connors allegedly began shouting racial slurs and profanities, the statement said. Complete article
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man is accused of throwing an unknown liquid on a stranger’s pickup truck at a south Springfield Walmart after he yelled racial slurs during a parking lot confrontation over handicap spaces.
Glenn Connors, 67, is the suspect in a vandalism case stemming from an Aug. 28, 2025, incident at the Walmart at 3315 S. Campbell Avenue.
He’s charged with first-degree property damage in Greene County Circuit Court.
The victim told Springfield police he parked his white 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 and was walking toward the store when a black Ford pickup pulled alongside him and Connors allegedly began shouting racial slurs and profanities, the statement said. Complete article
Police: Germantown Md. Walmart theft suspects try to run away after crash 03/03/2026
GERMANTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Police took two people into custody after a theft at the Germantown Walmart on Tuesday.
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said in a post that officers were dispatched just after 2:35 p.m. to the store for a theft.
The suspects drove off in a car with Florida tags but ultimately crashed the car near 118 Barrel Dr.
MCPD said that the suspects all bailed out of the car and tried to run away. Complete article
GERMANTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Police took two people into custody after a theft at the Germantown Walmart on Tuesday.
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said in a post that officers were dispatched just after 2:35 p.m. to the store for a theft.
The suspects drove off in a car with Florida tags but ultimately crashed the car near 118 Barrel Dr.
MCPD said that the suspects all bailed out of the car and tried to run away. Complete article
Pedestrian hit in Lebanon Tenn. Walmart parking lot 03/02/2026
LPD said their traffic division is currently on the scene investigating the incident.
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - A pedestrian was transported to a Nashville-area hospital after they were hit by a vehicle at the Walmart in Lebanon, according to the Lebanon Police Department.
As a result of the crash, LPD said there was a large emergency vehicle presence at 615 S Cumberland St on Monday afternoon. Complete article
LPD said their traffic division is currently on the scene investigating the incident.
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - A pedestrian was transported to a Nashville-area hospital after they were hit by a vehicle at the Walmart in Lebanon, according to the Lebanon Police Department.
As a result of the crash, LPD said there was a large emergency vehicle presence at 615 S Cumberland St on Monday afternoon. Complete article
Out-of-Town Suspect Arrested After Alleged $484 Arkansas Walmart Shoplifting; Bail Set at $10K Cash Only 03/03/2026
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect was arrested Sunday after officers responded to a reported shoplifting incident at Walmart on East Highland Drive, according to a Jonesboro Police Department probable cause affidavit.
Police were dispatched on March 1, 2026, to 2811 Creek Drive in reference to a theft that had already occurred. Dispatch advised that an Arkansas State Trooper had stopped the suspect vehicle outside city limits.
According to the affidavit, Asset Protection employees observed two individuals, identified as Victoria Alyce Robinson, 28, of Memphis, and Jade Danielle Carey, placing items throughout the store before selecting a cart of bagged items. The pair exited the front doors without making payment.
Robinson allegedly remained behind and attempted to pay for the items after several attempts with her card were declined. The affidavit states a Walmart employee attempted to assist her, at which point Robinson called Carey and said she was having problems with payment. Complete article
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect was arrested Sunday after officers responded to a reported shoplifting incident at Walmart on East Highland Drive, according to a Jonesboro Police Department probable cause affidavit.
Police were dispatched on March 1, 2026, to 2811 Creek Drive in reference to a theft that had already occurred. Dispatch advised that an Arkansas State Trooper had stopped the suspect vehicle outside city limits.
According to the affidavit, Asset Protection employees observed two individuals, identified as Victoria Alyce Robinson, 28, of Memphis, and Jade Danielle Carey, placing items throughout the store before selecting a cart of bagged items. The pair exited the front doors without making payment.
Robinson allegedly remained behind and attempted to pay for the items after several attempts with her card were declined. The affidavit states a Walmart employee attempted to assist her, at which point Robinson called Carey and said she was having problems with payment. Complete article
Drone used for Walmart deliveries crashes, catches fire in Kemah Tx. 03/02/2026
A Wing delivery drone transporting Walmart orders crashed during a return flight about 5:24 p.m. Sunday near the 200 block of FM 518 and ignited, causing no additional property damage, according to the city's fire department.
Firefighters responded to a grass fire call about 5:28 p.m. and found the drone burning in pieces, though its battery pack appeared intact, Fire Chief Robert Suniga said.
No one reported witnessing the crash and the fire department hasn’t seen any images from nearby security cameras capturing the incident, he said.
The department reported the crash to the National Transportation Safety Board, which could investigate alongside the Federal Aviation Administration, Suniga said. Complete article
A Wing delivery drone transporting Walmart orders crashed during a return flight about 5:24 p.m. Sunday near the 200 block of FM 518 and ignited, causing no additional property damage, according to the city's fire department.
Firefighters responded to a grass fire call about 5:28 p.m. and found the drone burning in pieces, though its battery pack appeared intact, Fire Chief Robert Suniga said.
No one reported witnessing the crash and the fire department hasn’t seen any images from nearby security cameras capturing the incident, he said.
The department reported the crash to the National Transportation Safety Board, which could investigate alongside the Federal Aviation Administration, Suniga said. Complete article
Crews respond to fire at Walmart center in Clearfield County Pa. 03/04/2026
BRADFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — Crews were dispatched to an early morning fire being reported at the Walmart Distribution Center in Clearfield County.
Hope Fire Company responded to assist BJW Fire Company for a fire at the center on 100 Walmart Drive in Bradford Township March 4. They said initial dispatch advised of a baler on fire inside one of the truck docks.
Rescue crews utilized a Hurst rescue tool and cribbing to gain access and ensure the fire was out.
No injuries or the extent of any damage were reported at this time. Complete article
BRADFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — Crews were dispatched to an early morning fire being reported at the Walmart Distribution Center in Clearfield County.
Hope Fire Company responded to assist BJW Fire Company for a fire at the center on 100 Walmart Drive in Bradford Township March 4. They said initial dispatch advised of a baler on fire inside one of the truck docks.
Rescue crews utilized a Hurst rescue tool and cribbing to gain access and ensure the fire was out.
No injuries or the extent of any damage were reported at this time. Complete article
Welding fire shuts down San Tan Valley Ariz. Walmart 03/04/2026
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. - A San Tan Valley Walmart will be closed until further notice after a fire broke out at the store on Wednesday morning.
What we know:
Rural Metro Fire San Tan Valley says errant sparks from welding being done on an appliance sparked the fire, which then spread to paper towels on nearby shelves.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire after getting to the store.
One person suffered a minor injury during the incident. Complete article
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. - A San Tan Valley Walmart will be closed until further notice after a fire broke out at the store on Wednesday morning.
What we know:
Rural Metro Fire San Tan Valley says errant sparks from welding being done on an appliance sparked the fire, which then spread to paper towels on nearby shelves.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire after getting to the store.
One person suffered a minor injury during the incident. Complete article
Steam cleaners sold at Walmart, Amazon, other retailers recalled after several injured 03/01/2026
(Gray News) - More than 600,000 steam cleaners sold at retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, have been recalled after several people were injured using the product.
According to the recall notice, the Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner’s boiler can rupture if it is overfilled, if it is corroded, or if the pressure release valve malfunctions, posing a risk of burns or serious injury to users or bystanders.
The cleaners come with a white base connected to a black hose. The model number is DUP020WNA. Complete article
(Gray News) - More than 600,000 steam cleaners sold at retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, have been recalled after several people were injured using the product.
According to the recall notice, the Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner’s boiler can rupture if it is overfilled, if it is corroded, or if the pressure release valve malfunctions, posing a risk of burns or serious injury to users or bystanders.
The cleaners come with a white base connected to a black hose. The model number is DUP020WNA. Complete article
Former Walmart and Kroger executive Bill Bennett takes on Strategic Advisor role at Blue Collar Robotics 03/02/2026
Bill Bennett has joined Blue Collar Robotics as Strategic Advisor. Most recently, he served as CEO at Innovative Food Holdings, an online specialty foodservice marketplace.
Previously, he was Vice President of eCommerce at Kroger, working across marketing, merchandising, product, supply chain, technology, and analytics. Before Kroger, he spent more than seven years at Walmart, holding multiple leadership roles across e-commerce and store operations, including finance, merchandising, strategy, analytics, and product management.
In an online post, Blue Collar Robotics said: "We’re thrilled to have Bill’s guidance as we bring Robotic Labour-as-a-Service (RLaaS) into real grocery environments and help retailers scale fulfillment with a practical, unit economics first approach." Complete article
Claire’s taps former Walmart exec as new chief merchandising officer 03/02/2026
Bill Bennett has joined Blue Collar Robotics as Strategic Advisor. Most recently, he served as CEO at Innovative Food Holdings, an online specialty foodservice marketplace.
Previously, he was Vice President of eCommerce at Kroger, working across marketing, merchandising, product, supply chain, technology, and analytics. Before Kroger, he spent more than seven years at Walmart, holding multiple leadership roles across e-commerce and store operations, including finance, merchandising, strategy, analytics, and product management.
In an online post, Blue Collar Robotics said: "We’re thrilled to have Bill’s guidance as we bring Robotic Labour-as-a-Service (RLaaS) into real grocery environments and help retailers scale fulfillment with a practical, unit economics first approach." Complete article
Claire’s taps former Walmart exec as new chief merchandising officer 03/02/2026
Rome Woman Jailed for Shoplifting at Ga. Walmart 03/01/2026
Trio schemed to steal handheld gaming units from Missouri Walmart: Police 03/01/2026
A South Florida Walmart sold Sunday’s only Florida Lottery jackpot winner 03/02/2026
Swatting call evacuates Erwin NY Walmart 03/02/2026
Medford Oregon Drone Catches Drive-By Shooter at Walmart 03/06/2026
A man suspected of firing multiple rounds into a Medford apartment complex was arrested without incident Tuesday morning. A drone spotted him first.
It’s a clean, quiet example of police drone work done exactly right.
From Swing Lane to the Walmart Parking Lot
The shooting happened in the early hours of March 4 at an apartment complex on Swing Lane. Multiple rounds struck the building. No one was hurt, as KDRV reported.
Officers identified a suspect and a vehicle. Automated License Plate Reader technology picked up the suspect’s car later that morning at the south Walmart Supercenter. That’s when the drone went up.
Thirty-three-year-old Bryce W. Kleinhanz was taken into custody as he approached the store. No confrontation. No foot chase. No officers in harm’s way. Detectives recovered evidence from his vehicle, and the firearm used in the shooting was secured. Complete article
Medford police use drone to catch drive-by shooting suspect 03/05/2026
A man suspected of firing multiple rounds into a Medford apartment complex was arrested without incident Tuesday morning. A drone spotted him first.
It’s a clean, quiet example of police drone work done exactly right.
From Swing Lane to the Walmart Parking Lot
The shooting happened in the early hours of March 4 at an apartment complex on Swing Lane. Multiple rounds struck the building. No one was hurt, as KDRV reported.
Officers identified a suspect and a vehicle. Automated License Plate Reader technology picked up the suspect’s car later that morning at the south Walmart Supercenter. That’s when the drone went up.
Thirty-three-year-old Bryce W. Kleinhanz was taken into custody as he approached the store. No confrontation. No foot chase. No officers in harm’s way. Detectives recovered evidence from his vehicle, and the firearm used in the shooting was secured. Complete article
Medford police use drone to catch drive-by shooting suspect 03/05/2026
South Texas jailer accused of stalking ex at Walmart on Valentine’s Day 03/04/2026
The 25-year-old is also accused of also threatening to "hurt" her coworkers if they tried to help her.
A South Texas jailer is out of a job and is facing criminal charges that could put him behind the same bars he once guarded.
Edinburg police arrested Lathan Lee Sanchez, 25, of Weslaco, in the Rio Grande Valley, on Saturday, February 28. Sanchez is charged with stalking for allegedly harassing his ex-girlfriend at work and brandishing a firearm while threatening to hurt her coworkers if she asked them for help. On Monday, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, where Sanchez worked as a detention officer, announced that Sanchez had been allowed to resign in lieu of termination just one day before his arrest.
In an arrest affidavit obtained by MySA, the victim told police that she felt “tormented” by Sanchez’s actions, which had allegedly been escalating since the pair had split up in early January. On Valentine’s Day, Sanchez allegedly showed up to a north Edinburg Walmart where the victim worked. Sanchez then allegedly proceeded to harass her while she ate lunch inside her car, followed her as she attempted to leave, and continued to threaten her even as she returned to work after her break.
When the woman told Sanchez she had to return to work, he said that he would wait outside the store “for hours until she got out.” At that, the woman replied that she would ask a coworker to escort her to her car, which prompted Sanchez to allegedly threaten anyone who tried to help her.
“Lathan replied 'why are you going to involve innocent people, they’re just going to get hurt' twice before he lifted his shirt up displaying a Black Handgun that was tucked in his waistband by his right-hip area,” the affidavit reads. Complete article
The 25-year-old is also accused of also threatening to "hurt" her coworkers if they tried to help her.
A South Texas jailer is out of a job and is facing criminal charges that could put him behind the same bars he once guarded.
Edinburg police arrested Lathan Lee Sanchez, 25, of Weslaco, in the Rio Grande Valley, on Saturday, February 28. Sanchez is charged with stalking for allegedly harassing his ex-girlfriend at work and brandishing a firearm while threatening to hurt her coworkers if she asked them for help. On Monday, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, where Sanchez worked as a detention officer, announced that Sanchez had been allowed to resign in lieu of termination just one day before his arrest.
In an arrest affidavit obtained by MySA, the victim told police that she felt “tormented” by Sanchez’s actions, which had allegedly been escalating since the pair had split up in early January. On Valentine’s Day, Sanchez allegedly showed up to a north Edinburg Walmart where the victim worked. Sanchez then allegedly proceeded to harass her while she ate lunch inside her car, followed her as she attempted to leave, and continued to threaten her even as she returned to work after her break.
When the woman told Sanchez she had to return to work, he said that he would wait outside the store “for hours until she got out.” At that, the woman replied that she would ask a coworker to escort her to her car, which prompted Sanchez to allegedly threaten anyone who tried to help her.
“Lathan replied 'why are you going to involve innocent people, they’re just going to get hurt' twice before he lifted his shirt up displaying a Black Handgun that was tucked in his waistband by his right-hip area,” the affidavit reads. Complete article
Chester Co. man arrested in indecent assault of 11-year-old girl at Pa. Walmart 03/05/2026
Police claim Joseph Bouffard, 26, of Glenmoore, followed an 11-year-old girl and indecently assaulted her at a Walmart in West Sadsbury Township on March 2, 2026.
The Pennsylvania State Police have apprehended a 26-year-old Glenmoore man after, officials claim, he indecently assaulted an 11-year-old girl at a Walmart in Chester County on Monday, March 2, 2026.
According to police, officers arrested Joseph Gerard Bouffard, 26, of Glenmoore, on allegations that he indecently assaulted an 11-year-old girl at a Walmart store in West Sadsbury Township. Complete article
Police claim Joseph Bouffard, 26, of Glenmoore, followed an 11-year-old girl and indecently assaulted her at a Walmart in West Sadsbury Township on March 2, 2026.
The Pennsylvania State Police have apprehended a 26-year-old Glenmoore man after, officials claim, he indecently assaulted an 11-year-old girl at a Walmart in Chester County on Monday, March 2, 2026.
According to police, officers arrested Joseph Gerard Bouffard, 26, of Glenmoore, on allegations that he indecently assaulted an 11-year-old girl at a Walmart store in West Sadsbury Township. Complete article
Festus man allegedly chokes Crystal City Police officer at Missouri Walmart 03/06/2026
Jerome Kennedy McLean III, 32, of Festus was recently arrested after being charged for allegedly assaulting a Crystal City Police officer. McLean is accused of choking the officer after being told to leave the Walmart store, 650 S. Truman Blvd., because he was barred from entering the store, according to court documents.
McLean was arrested on Feb. 21, and as of Monday, he was being held on a $10,000 bond at the Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro, court records said.
He was charged on Feb. 3 with felony third-degree assault of a special victim, misdemeanor resisting arrest and misdemeanor first-degree trespassing. He also is considered a prior offender after being convicted of two separate felony possession of controlled substance charges in June 2017 and July 2018, court documents show. Complete article
Jerome Kennedy McLean III, 32, of Festus was recently arrested after being charged for allegedly assaulting a Crystal City Police officer. McLean is accused of choking the officer after being told to leave the Walmart store, 650 S. Truman Blvd., because he was barred from entering the store, according to court documents.
McLean was arrested on Feb. 21, and as of Monday, he was being held on a $10,000 bond at the Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro, court records said.
He was charged on Feb. 3 with felony third-degree assault of a special victim, misdemeanor resisting arrest and misdemeanor first-degree trespassing. He also is considered a prior offender after being convicted of two separate felony possession of controlled substance charges in June 2017 and July 2018, court documents show. Complete article
Magee Mississippi Walmart shopper swings bat, smashes plates 03/07/2026
MAGEE, Miss. — A shopping trip at a Walmart in Magee turned chaotic when a woman began swinging a bat and smashing plates in an aisle, video shared online showed.
Magee police say officers responded after multiple calls from concerned shoppers. The woman was taken into custody without further incident and will face charges, authorities said. Police thanked the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office and members of the public for quickly reporting what was happening.
Police did not immediately release additional details as the investigation continues. Complete article
MAGEE, Miss. — A shopping trip at a Walmart in Magee turned chaotic when a woman began swinging a bat and smashing plates in an aisle, video shared online showed.
Magee police say officers responded after multiple calls from concerned shoppers. The woman was taken into custody without further incident and will face charges, authorities said. Police thanked the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office and members of the public for quickly reporting what was happening.
Police did not immediately release additional details as the investigation continues. Complete article
Man arrested after drugs found in stolen car in Cape Coral Fla. Walmart parking lot 03/06/2026
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A man was arrested after drugs were found in a stolen car in the parking lot of a Cape Coral Walmart on Wednesday.
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies were notified of a large amount of suspected narcotics in a recovered stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the Walmart on Del Prado Boulevard South around 6:30 p.m.
Cape Coral police officers responded to the parking lot and located the vehicle. Officers located three people inside the Walmart who matched the description seen on surveillance video as the ones seen leaving the vehicle and detained them.
Deputies then searched the car and found a black bag under the driver's seat. Deputies searched the bag and found multiple narcotics, including: Complete article
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A man was arrested after drugs were found in a stolen car in the parking lot of a Cape Coral Walmart on Wednesday.
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies were notified of a large amount of suspected narcotics in a recovered stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the Walmart on Del Prado Boulevard South around 6:30 p.m.
Cape Coral police officers responded to the parking lot and located the vehicle. Officers located three people inside the Walmart who matched the description seen on surveillance video as the ones seen leaving the vehicle and detained them.
Deputies then searched the car and found a black bag under the driver's seat. Deputies searched the bag and found multiple narcotics, including: Complete article
Mom says baby formula bought at Md. Walmart was replaced by flour 03/05/2026
BALTIMORE (WMAR) - A Maryland mother says a routine trip to buy baby formula from Walmart led to a frightening incident with her 11-month-old son.
Alivia Council says a container of infant formula she bought at a Walmart in Nottingham was not filled with formula at all but flour. She says her boyfriend opened the container later that night to make a bottle for their son.
The 11-month-old drank some of the bottle before tossing it aside. That’s when the couple began to question what was inside the container.
“I mixed it with water, and it turned into dough. I was livid,” Council said. Complete article
BALTIMORE (WMAR) - A Maryland mother says a routine trip to buy baby formula from Walmart led to a frightening incident with her 11-month-old son.
Alivia Council says a container of infant formula she bought at a Walmart in Nottingham was not filled with formula at all but flour. She says her boyfriend opened the container later that night to make a bottle for their son.
The 11-month-old drank some of the bottle before tossing it aside. That’s when the couple began to question what was inside the container.
“I mixed it with water, and it turned into dough. I was livid,” Council said. Complete article
How much do Patents drive up the cost for baby formula? 03/04/2026
Patents and limited competition have caused baby formula prices to skyrocket, with name-brand options rising from $0.09-$0.32 per ounce in 2019 to $0.54-$1.15 per ounce by 2024. Branded manufacturers have increased prices by over 25% in recent years, often exceeding inflation.
Monopoly Power: Similar to pharmaceutical patents, infant formula patents and "evergreening" (filing multiple patents for slight variations) create long-term market monopolies that allow companies to keep prices high.
Market Concentration: A few manufacturers control most of the US market, allowing them to dictate prices with limited competition.
WIC Impact: While the WIC program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) provides, in some cases, lower-cost options, the bidding process for state contracts can lead to higher retail prices for non-WIC consumers, though this impact is generally considered modest.
Rising Costs: The high cost of formula is driven by a combination of these patents, limited competition, and recent supply chain issues, with prices for some brands rising significantly in a short period.
To reduce costs, parents often turn to generic brands, which are generally more affordable than branded options. Complete article
Patents and limited competition have caused baby formula prices to skyrocket, with name-brand options rising from $0.09-$0.32 per ounce in 2019 to $0.54-$1.15 per ounce by 2024. Branded manufacturers have increased prices by over 25% in recent years, often exceeding inflation.
Monopoly Power: Similar to pharmaceutical patents, infant formula patents and "evergreening" (filing multiple patents for slight variations) create long-term market monopolies that allow companies to keep prices high.
Market Concentration: A few manufacturers control most of the US market, allowing them to dictate prices with limited competition.
WIC Impact: While the WIC program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) provides, in some cases, lower-cost options, the bidding process for state contracts can lead to higher retail prices for non-WIC consumers, though this impact is generally considered modest.
Rising Costs: The high cost of formula is driven by a combination of these patents, limited competition, and recent supply chain issues, with prices for some brands rising significantly in a short period.
To reduce costs, parents often turn to generic brands, which are generally more affordable than branded options. Complete article
Bellingham Wash. officials hear neighbors’ fears about Walmart encampment during heated meeting 03/04/2026
Nearly 150 people attended the King Mountain meeting March 4
At an emotional meeting on Wednesday, March 4, Bellingham city officials gave an update, and King Mountain residents voiced their fears and concerns about the longstanding homeless encampment at the corner of East Stuart and Deemer roads, often called the Walmart encampment.
King Mountain Neighborhood Association co-hosted the meeting, which was focused on what the city is doing to address the large encampment that has posed a problem for many years.
Mayor Kim Lund described the encampment as a “very legitimate public safety concern.”
The camp has spread across at least seven public and private parcels, the city said. Neighbors on Wednesday night said they’re concerned for their own safety and for the welfare of the people living outside, worried about the violent crimes known to be happening in the camp, and disgusted by the health hazards of human waste and toxic fires. And, said more than one speaker, they’re frustrated. Complete article
Nearly 150 people attended the King Mountain meeting March 4
At an emotional meeting on Wednesday, March 4, Bellingham city officials gave an update, and King Mountain residents voiced their fears and concerns about the longstanding homeless encampment at the corner of East Stuart and Deemer roads, often called the Walmart encampment.
King Mountain Neighborhood Association co-hosted the meeting, which was focused on what the city is doing to address the large encampment that has posed a problem for many years.
Mayor Kim Lund described the encampment as a “very legitimate public safety concern.”
The camp has spread across at least seven public and private parcels, the city said. Neighbors on Wednesday night said they’re concerned for their own safety and for the welfare of the people living outside, worried about the violent crimes known to be happening in the camp, and disgusted by the health hazards of human waste and toxic fires. And, said more than one speaker, they’re frustrated. Complete article
Walmart isn’t the cheapest grocery store, new report finds. See which store is 03/03/2026
A Consumer Reports study of nearly three dozen grocery chains across the U.S. found that Walmart — the nation’s most prolific seller of groceries — isn’t the cheapest.
Costco was one of two warehouse chains that require memberships and for customers to buy in bulk that beat Walmart. Another store that doesn’t require those things – WinCo – also finished ahead of Walmart.
Those findings, published by the consumer watchdog publication in February, are similar to The Oregonian/OregonLive’s analysis last month of the price of 20 common food items at eight major grocers across the Portland area. When comparing per-ounce prices, the newsroom’s analysis found Costco to be the most economical, followed by WinCo and then Walmart.
In its study, Consumer Reports price checked baskets full of common items among a much larger field of grocers nationwide before finding that Costco was about 21% cheaper and WinCo about 3% cheaper than Walmart. (The Oregonian/OregonLive’s comparison found Costco to be 31% less expensive and WinCo 7% less.) Complete article
A Consumer Reports study of nearly three dozen grocery chains across the U.S. found that Walmart — the nation’s most prolific seller of groceries — isn’t the cheapest.
Costco was one of two warehouse chains that require memberships and for customers to buy in bulk that beat Walmart. Another store that doesn’t require those things – WinCo – also finished ahead of Walmart.
Those findings, published by the consumer watchdog publication in February, are similar to The Oregonian/OregonLive’s analysis last month of the price of 20 common food items at eight major grocers across the Portland area. When comparing per-ounce prices, the newsroom’s analysis found Costco to be the most economical, followed by WinCo and then Walmart.
In its study, Consumer Reports price checked baskets full of common items among a much larger field of grocers nationwide before finding that Costco was about 21% cheaper and WinCo about 3% cheaper than Walmart. (The Oregonian/OregonLive’s comparison found Costco to be 31% less expensive and WinCo 7% less.) Complete article
Over 40,000 bicycle helmets sold at Walmart recalled over ‘risk of injury or death’ 03/05/2026
More than 40,000 bicycle helmets sold at Walmart are being recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission because they violate federal safety standards and pose a “serious risk of injury or death” from head injuries.
Todson Inc., a bicycle wholesaler in Massachusetts, is recalling 40,245 Concord-branded 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up bike helmets after federal safety officials said the helmets failed to comply with mandatory retention system and positional stability requirements.
“The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash,” the company said.
The recall, announced Feb. 26, involves large-size helmets with a black exterior, built-in LED lighting system, black straps and buckle, and a black plastic adjustment knob at the back. Complete article
More than 40,000 bicycle helmets sold at Walmart are being recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission because they violate federal safety standards and pose a “serious risk of injury or death” from head injuries.
Todson Inc., a bicycle wholesaler in Massachusetts, is recalling 40,245 Concord-branded 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up bike helmets after federal safety officials said the helmets failed to comply with mandatory retention system and positional stability requirements.
“The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash,” the company said.
The recall, announced Feb. 26, involves large-size helmets with a black exterior, built-in LED lighting system, black straps and buckle, and a black plastic adjustment knob at the back. Complete article
Baby sleepwear sold by Walmart and Target recalled due to choking risk: CPSC 03/06/2026
(WJW) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers that a recalled baby sleepsuit sold through such popular retailers as Walmart, Target and Amazon could pose a choking risk to infants.
According to a recall alert, the zipper head on certain HALO Magic Sleepsuits can detach, posing a choking hazard. HALO Dream said it has received at least 15 reports of the zipper head detaching, resulting in about 45,000 sleepsuits being recalled.
No injuries had been reported as of March 5; however, consumers are urged to stop using the recalled sleepsuits “immediately.” Complete article
(WJW) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers that a recalled baby sleepsuit sold through such popular retailers as Walmart, Target and Amazon could pose a choking risk to infants.
According to a recall alert, the zipper head on certain HALO Magic Sleepsuits can detach, posing a choking hazard. HALO Dream said it has received at least 15 reports of the zipper head detaching, resulting in about 45,000 sleepsuits being recalled.
No injuries had been reported as of March 5; however, consumers are urged to stop using the recalled sleepsuits “immediately.” Complete article
Scene secure after ’emergency call’ at Athens Alabama Walmart 03/04/2026
Dixon Ill. police ask for help in identifying Walmart shoplifters 03/03/2026
Clearwater man arrested for stealing 20 packages of sausage from Fla. Walmart 03/05/2026
Sheriff's deputies evacuate East Idaho Walmart after report of barricaded person with bomb 03/04/2026
Man in Tx. Walmart scooter accused of indecent exposure 03/04/2026
Chaos at Osceola County Fla. Walmart: 911 calls reveal panic during deputy-involved shooting last month 03/06/2026
Glens Falls man arrested after alleged Wilton NY Walmart burglary 03/06/2026
2 charged with child neglect for leaving children alone in Wisc. Walmart parking lot 03/06/2026
Arrests made after shooting in West Columbia SC 03/09/2026
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Police have announced two arrests after a shooting in West Columbia on Sunday.
The West Columbia Police Department said 19-year-old Jaeden Jones and 18-year-old Ty’ron Bethea were each taken into custody after the incident.
Jones is charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, criminal conspiracy and possession of marijuana. Bethea, meanwhile, was only charged with possession of marijuana. Complete article
West Columbia SC police respond to reported shooting 03/08/2026
Police: 5th arrest made in West Columbia SC Walmart shooting 03/18/2026
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Police have announced two arrests after a shooting in West Columbia on Sunday.
The West Columbia Police Department said 19-year-old Jaeden Jones and 18-year-old Ty’ron Bethea were each taken into custody after the incident.
Jones is charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, criminal conspiracy and possession of marijuana. Bethea, meanwhile, was only charged with possession of marijuana. Complete article
West Columbia SC police respond to reported shooting 03/08/2026
Police: 5th arrest made in West Columbia SC Walmart shooting 03/18/2026
Ephrata Wash. Police Arrest Man After Gun Pulled in Walmart Aisle 03/10/2026
EPHRATA — A 21-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly pulling a handgun on a group of shoppers inside the Ephrata Walmart, an incident that witnesses say unfolded in a crowded aisle that included a woman pushing a cart with a young child.
According to a probable cause statement filed by the Ephrata Police Department, officers responded at about 11:58 a.m. on March 8 to the Walmart at 1399 Nat Washington Way after a 911 caller reported threats involving a firearm.
Police say the suspect, identified as Rafael Diaz-Chavez, approached a group of people in the store and repeatedly demanded to know the name of a 17-year-old boy in the group before challenging him to go outside. Complete article
EPHRATA — A 21-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly pulling a handgun on a group of shoppers inside the Ephrata Walmart, an incident that witnesses say unfolded in a crowded aisle that included a woman pushing a cart with a young child.
According to a probable cause statement filed by the Ephrata Police Department, officers responded at about 11:58 a.m. on March 8 to the Walmart at 1399 Nat Washington Way after a 911 caller reported threats involving a firearm.
Police say the suspect, identified as Rafael Diaz-Chavez, approached a group of people in the store and repeatedly demanded to know the name of a 17-year-old boy in the group before challenging him to go outside. Complete article
Fracas in New Hartford NY Walmart involving bat, knife 03/09/2026
NEW HARTFORD — A 29-year-old man is accused of threatening another person with a baseball bat inside the Walmart in Consumer Square, according to the New Hartford Police Department.
Police said Ramel Poole, of Utica, approached the victim inside the store at about 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 and threatened him with a baseball bat. Police said the victim pulled out a knife to defend himself. Police said Poole chase the victim through the store with the bat.
Officers responded to the scene and police said Poole attempted to flee in a vehicle. He was pulled over and taken into custody after a short pursuit. Complete article
NEW HARTFORD — A 29-year-old man is accused of threatening another person with a baseball bat inside the Walmart in Consumer Square, according to the New Hartford Police Department.
Police said Ramel Poole, of Utica, approached the victim inside the store at about 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 and threatened him with a baseball bat. Police said the victim pulled out a knife to defend himself. Police said Poole chase the victim through the store with the bat.
Officers responded to the scene and police said Poole attempted to flee in a vehicle. He was pulled over and taken into custody after a short pursuit. Complete article
Pendleton police arrest former employee for threatening Oregon Walmart staff 03/09/2026
PENDLETON — Pendleton police on Saturday evening, March 7, arrested a man after he threatened to stab Walmart employees and then led police on a chase that ended in the store’s parking lot.
Pendleton police reported arresting Michael Lee Horrocks, 30, of Pendleton, for menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, fleeing, reckless driving and reckless endangering.
According to the Pendleton Police Department, its officers received a callout at 7:37 p.m. March 7 to Walmart, 2203 SW Court Ave., for a former male employee with a knife who was threatening to stab other employees at the store. Complete article
PENDLETON — Pendleton police on Saturday evening, March 7, arrested a man after he threatened to stab Walmart employees and then led police on a chase that ended in the store’s parking lot.
Pendleton police reported arresting Michael Lee Horrocks, 30, of Pendleton, for menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, fleeing, reckless driving and reckless endangering.
According to the Pendleton Police Department, its officers received a callout at 7:37 p.m. March 7 to Walmart, 2203 SW Court Ave., for a former male employee with a knife who was threatening to stab other employees at the store. Complete article
Rodents spotted at McDonald's inside Dinuba Walmart 03/10/2026
DINUBA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A disturbing discovery inside a Dinuba McDonald's, as three rats were caught on camera in the restaurant located inside the Walmart Supercenter.
An Action News Insider shared the video from the fast-food chain in El Monte and Alta showing the rodents crawling across the restaurant, worrying Walmart customers.
"The produce and their other snack thingy are right there. If they're there, then they got to be everywhere else," Walmart customer, Carol Mitchell said.
Tulare County's Environmental Health Division says it received reports of rats on Saturday, and the McDonald's closed immediately.
The Walmart deli, located near the restaurant, is also closed for deep cleaning. Complete article
Disgusting video shows huge rats scampering across floor at McDonald’s inside Walmart 03/09/2026
DINUBA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A disturbing discovery inside a Dinuba McDonald's, as three rats were caught on camera in the restaurant located inside the Walmart Supercenter.
An Action News Insider shared the video from the fast-food chain in El Monte and Alta showing the rodents crawling across the restaurant, worrying Walmart customers.
"The produce and their other snack thingy are right there. If they're there, then they got to be everywhere else," Walmart customer, Carol Mitchell said.
Tulare County's Environmental Health Division says it received reports of rats on Saturday, and the McDonald's closed immediately.
The Walmart deli, located near the restaurant, is also closed for deep cleaning. Complete article
Disgusting video shows huge rats scampering across floor at McDonald’s inside Walmart 03/09/2026
CHECK IT OUT Walmart confirms shoppers DO have a coupon limit under ‘household’ rule 03/10/2026
WALMART has told shoppers that there is a limit to how many coupons they can use at the checkout.
Customers will have to check their coupons to see if there is a maximum number of times they can be used.
The retailer confirmed that no more than four identical coupons could be used per household each day.
It did assure customers that there is still no limit to the number of different coupons that can be used in a single transaction. Complete article
WALMART has told shoppers that there is a limit to how many coupons they can use at the checkout.
Customers will have to check their coupons to see if there is a maximum number of times they can be used.
The retailer confirmed that no more than four identical coupons could be used per household each day.
It did assure customers that there is still no limit to the number of different coupons that can be used in a single transaction. Complete article
Worldly Hires Former Walmart Human Rights Senior Director to Lead Social Risk Strategy 03/10/2026
Kathryn Smith brings 12 years of responsible sourcing leadership to Worldly as the company expands its social impact platform for sourcing, buying, and compliance teams
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worldly, the leading sustainability and supply chain intelligence platform for the consumer goods industry, today announced that Kathryn Smith has joined the company as Vice President, Human Rights Risk Solutions, leading its social compliance and human rights strategy. Smith most recently served as Senior Director, Responsible Sourcing – Human Rights & Environment at Walmart, where she spent nearly 12 years building and running programs that set the standard for large-scale supply chain accountability.
Running a responsible global supply chain has always required good data — on the factories a company works with, the labor practices behind the products it sells, and the social risks embedded in every tier of its sourcing network. For most companies, that data has been scattered, inconsistent, and hard to act on. Sourcing directors, supply chain risk managers, and buying teams have had to make high-stakes decisions without the reliable social insights their environmental counterparts have had for years. As sweeping new regulations, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and expanding forced labor import restrictions, raise the stakes further, the gap between companies with decision-ready social data and those without it is becoming more consequential. Complete article
Kathryn Smith brings 12 years of responsible sourcing leadership to Worldly as the company expands its social impact platform for sourcing, buying, and compliance teams
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worldly, the leading sustainability and supply chain intelligence platform for the consumer goods industry, today announced that Kathryn Smith has joined the company as Vice President, Human Rights Risk Solutions, leading its social compliance and human rights strategy. Smith most recently served as Senior Director, Responsible Sourcing – Human Rights & Environment at Walmart, where she spent nearly 12 years building and running programs that set the standard for large-scale supply chain accountability.
Running a responsible global supply chain has always required good data — on the factories a company works with, the labor practices behind the products it sells, and the social risks embedded in every tier of its sourcing network. For most companies, that data has been scattered, inconsistent, and hard to act on. Sourcing directors, supply chain risk managers, and buying teams have had to make high-stakes decisions without the reliable social insights their environmental counterparts have had for years. As sweeping new regulations, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and expanding forced labor import restrictions, raise the stakes further, the gap between companies with decision-ready social data and those without it is becoming more consequential. Complete article
Illinois woman arrested in NWI for shoplifting merchandise from Walmart, police say 03/06/2026
Squeezing in next to the cart corral at Fla. Walmart 03/08/2026
Wide ride needs extra room at Fla. Walmart at Sarasota Plaza 03/06/2026
DeKalb Police looking for man who may have information about assault at Gresham Ga. Walmart 03/07/2026
Paragould Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Attempting To Leave Arkansas Walmart With Unpaid Merchandise 03/09/2026
Man From Romania Charged With Stealing Money from Pa. Walmart 03/09/2026
Former homeless man wins $1M lottery with ticket bought at Walmart 03/08/2026
Parking Patrol documents handicapped parking faux pas at Walmart 03/10/2026
‘Taken very seriously’: Police investigating false report of bomb behind Walmart in Gurnee Ill. 03/0/2026
Fort Myers mom arrested after allegedly involving child in Fla. Walmart theft 03/10/2026
Woman arrested for theft of firearm and items from car at Colorado Walmart 03/13/2026
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – A 35-year-old woman stands accused of stealing items from a vehicle parked in the North Avenue Walmart parking lot.
The Grand Junction Police Department responded to the incident around 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers learned that multiple items were stolen from the car in the parking lot.
Over the course of the investigation, police found evidence that suggested the suspect was Alicia Colavito. Around 11 a.m., Thursday, officers found Colavito in the 700 block of Horizon Drive and took her into custody. Complete article
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – A 35-year-old woman stands accused of stealing items from a vehicle parked in the North Avenue Walmart parking lot.
The Grand Junction Police Department responded to the incident around 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers learned that multiple items were stolen from the car in the parking lot.
Over the course of the investigation, police found evidence that suggested the suspect was Alicia Colavito. Around 11 a.m., Thursday, officers found Colavito in the 700 block of Horizon Drive and took her into custody. Complete article
Hit-and-Run Near Paragould Arkansas Walmart Leads to Felony Arrest 03/12/2026
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould suspect was arrested after police say he left the scene of a crash that caused more than $10,000 in damage near a Walmart Neighborhood Market.
According to an incident report from the Paragould Police Department, officers responded at approximately 7:32 a.m. March 11, 2026, to a reported hit-and-run accident near the Walmart Neighborhood Market.
According to the report, Gary Hopkins, 54, told officers he had been involved in an accident earlier that morning. Complete article
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould suspect was arrested after police say he left the scene of a crash that caused more than $10,000 in damage near a Walmart Neighborhood Market.
According to an incident report from the Paragould Police Department, officers responded at approximately 7:32 a.m. March 11, 2026, to a reported hit-and-run accident near the Walmart Neighborhood Market.
According to the report, Gary Hopkins, 54, told officers he had been involved in an accident earlier that morning. Complete article
13 Alert Traffic: Lanes reopened after Walmart 18-wheeler crash on Hwy 99 SB in Dayton Tx. area 03/13/2026
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Drivers on the Grand Parkway in the Dayton area early Friday morning experienced heavy delays during their commute.
Before 7 a.m., SkyEye flew over a major crash involving a Walmart 18-wheeler along Highway 99 southbound, which could be seen blocking traffic in both directions between FM-686 and FM-1960. At some points, traffic was being let through one lane at a time.
According to Houston TranStar, the crash was cleared at about 9:14 a.m.
It's unclear what may have led to the incident or whether anyone was injured. Complete article
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Drivers on the Grand Parkway in the Dayton area early Friday morning experienced heavy delays during their commute.
Before 7 a.m., SkyEye flew over a major crash involving a Walmart 18-wheeler along Highway 99 southbound, which could be seen blocking traffic in both directions between FM-686 and FM-1960. At some points, traffic was being let through one lane at a time.
According to Houston TranStar, the crash was cleared at about 9:14 a.m.
It's unclear what may have led to the incident or whether anyone was injured. Complete article
DOCKING DENIED Walmart cracks down on ‘wallydocking’ by slapping shoppers with $48 daily fines over 3-hour rule 03/12/2026
A MAJOR change in Walmart parking lots has done away with a timeless road trip custom.
The Wally World rule revision will now hit violators with mounting fines that can reach as high as $48 a day.
A timeless safe haven for RV road trippers looking for a place to park overnight or beyond has been large Walmart parking lots across the nation.
The store’s policies towards long-term RV parking and how complimentary its large parking lots are to the practice has even birthed the term “Wallydocking” among RV drivers and van-lifers.
However, some stores have changed their attitudes on the idea in recent years, such as the location on Keeaumoku Street in Honolulu, Hawaii.
After using up a three-hour parking grace period, drivers still parked in the lot past that point will face a fine of $3 every 30 minutes they stay. Complete article
A MAJOR change in Walmart parking lots has done away with a timeless road trip custom.
The Wally World rule revision will now hit violators with mounting fines that can reach as high as $48 a day.
A timeless safe haven for RV road trippers looking for a place to park overnight or beyond has been large Walmart parking lots across the nation.
The store’s policies towards long-term RV parking and how complimentary its large parking lots are to the practice has even birthed the term “Wallydocking” among RV drivers and van-lifers.
However, some stores have changed their attitudes on the idea in recent years, such as the location on Keeaumoku Street in Honolulu, Hawaii.
After using up a three-hour parking grace period, drivers still parked in the lot past that point will face a fine of $3 every 30 minutes they stay. Complete article
A 'corporate welfare' claim vs Walmart and Amazon over worker benefits 03/11/2026
Providing low-paid workers with government benefits like health insurance and food assistance is usually considered to be socially minded policy. But another way to look at the payments is as subsidies giving big businesses access to a large pool of labor able to work for less-than-living wages.
That's the critique of Sarah Anderson, Global Economy Project Director at the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive-leaning think tank in Washington, D.C. In a new report, opens new tab she reviewed pay practices of companies she dubbed "The Low-Wage 20," or the 20 largest employers of low-wage U.S. workers.
Among her top findings: more than half of these firms reported 2024 median pay that would make a family of three eligible for food benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, and for government-subsidized Medicaid health insurance benefits in most states. All the while, most of their CEOs earned (Or got paid, even though they didn't earn) hundreds of times as much per year. .....
Answer: I have worked on executive compensation issues for a long, long time. And this is a report that really connects those high CEO pay levels to low-wage worker issues. These are all companies that are in the S&P 500 and they're the ones that have the lowest median pay levels that they've reported to the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) and that also have a majority of their workers in the United States. Complete article
Providing low-paid workers with government benefits like health insurance and food assistance is usually considered to be socially minded policy. But another way to look at the payments is as subsidies giving big businesses access to a large pool of labor able to work for less-than-living wages.
That's the critique of Sarah Anderson, Global Economy Project Director at the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive-leaning think tank in Washington, D.C. In a new report, opens new tab she reviewed pay practices of companies she dubbed "The Low-Wage 20," or the 20 largest employers of low-wage U.S. workers.
Among her top findings: more than half of these firms reported 2024 median pay that would make a family of three eligible for food benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, and for government-subsidized Medicaid health insurance benefits in most states. All the while, most of their CEOs earned (Or got paid, even though they didn't earn) hundreds of times as much per year. .....
Answer: I have worked on executive compensation issues for a long, long time. And this is a report that really connects those high CEO pay levels to low-wage worker issues. These are all companies that are in the S&P 500 and they're the ones that have the lowest median pay levels that they've reported to the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) and that also have a majority of their workers in the United States. Complete article
New rule could cost Walmart stores $100 every time carts are abandoned 03/11/2026
BRAMPTON, Ontario — A Canadian city is taking a new step to keep shopping carts where they belong. Under the new rule, stores could be charged $100 for each cart that is left in parks, sidewalks, waterways or other city spaces. The rule affects big stores like Walmart and others whose carts are found abandoned in public places.
City officials said stray carts are a growing problem. People often push carts out of store parking lots and leave them on city property. This creates additional work for city crews who must collect and return the carts to stores. The fee will help offset cleanup costs.
The new fee will only apply when the cart belongs to a store and is clearly marked as such. The cart also must be located where it could block traffic, impede pedestrians or cause pollution. City staff will decide when a retailer has not properly managed its carts and then charge the $100 fee.
Officials say complaints from neighbors have risen in recent years. People have said they see carts near bus stops, on sidewalks and in parks. The carts can be a hazard for people walking, riding bikes or using wheelchairs. They can also harm plants and animals if left in waterways or natural spaces. Complete article
BRAMPTON, Ontario — A Canadian city is taking a new step to keep shopping carts where they belong. Under the new rule, stores could be charged $100 for each cart that is left in parks, sidewalks, waterways or other city spaces. The rule affects big stores like Walmart and others whose carts are found abandoned in public places.
City officials said stray carts are a growing problem. People often push carts out of store parking lots and leave them on city property. This creates additional work for city crews who must collect and return the carts to stores. The fee will help offset cleanup costs.
The new fee will only apply when the cart belongs to a store and is clearly marked as such. The cart also must be located where it could block traffic, impede pedestrians or cause pollution. City staff will decide when a retailer has not properly managed its carts and then charge the $100 fee.
Officials say complaints from neighbors have risen in recent years. People have said they see carts near bus stops, on sidewalks and in parks. The carts can be a hazard for people walking, riding bikes or using wheelchairs. They can also harm plants and animals if left in waterways or natural spaces. Complete article
Walmart names Erin Nealy Cox as Chief Legal Officer 03/13/2026
“Walmart is a company defined not just by its scale, but by its heart; and I am honored to join the team at such a pivotal moment,” said Cox.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart Inc. announced Thursday that Erin Nealy Cox will become Walmart’s next Executive Vice President of Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer (CLO), and Corporate Secretary. Cox is set to start on April 13, 2026.
“To lead Global Governance for a company of our scale and complexity, you need a leader who has thrived in the most demanding environments. Erin is exactly that leader,” said Walmart President and Chief Executive Officer John Furner. “She brings a rare combination of legal strategy and operational rigor that will be essential as we continue to navigate the new era of retail, while staying true to our purpose of helping people save money and live better.” Complete article
“Walmart is a company defined not just by its scale, but by its heart; and I am honored to join the team at such a pivotal moment,” said Cox.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart Inc. announced Thursday that Erin Nealy Cox will become Walmart’s next Executive Vice President of Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer (CLO), and Corporate Secretary. Cox is set to start on April 13, 2026.
“To lead Global Governance for a company of our scale and complexity, you need a leader who has thrived in the most demanding environments. Erin is exactly that leader,” said Walmart President and Chief Executive Officer John Furner. “She brings a rare combination of legal strategy and operational rigor that will be essential as we continue to navigate the new era of retail, while staying true to our purpose of helping people save money and live better.” Complete article
Stark County man changes plea to not guilty by reason of insanity for attempted murder of Canton Ohio police officer at Walmart last Dec. 03/10/2026
East Texas Mom Issues Warning After Disturbing Walmart Encounter 03/10/2026 A Walmart customer named Megan described a recent shopping trip during which old man butted into a conversation she was having with her eight-year-old daughter. The man allegedly suggested something about renting out her daughter for money.
Man charged in fatal beating outside NH Walmart pleads not guilty by reason of insanity 03/10/2026 A man accused of beating and killing another person in a Walmart parking lot in Somersworth will spend the next five years in the state's secure psychiatric unit.
Oceanside Ca. Walmart evacuates store after bomb threat received in area 03/10/2026
Man accused of performing sexual acts on himself multiple times Boardman Ohio Walmart parking lot 03/11/2026
NYSP seeking help in finding alleged NY Walmart larceny suspect 03/10/2026
New details in Feb. fatal Osceola Fla. Walmart shooting reveal the teen's gun belonged to family member 03/11/2026
Head priest of Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh Pa. nabbed for stealing $1K worth of baseball cards from Walmart 03/11/2026
CCSO deputy fires at vehicle during chase after Ga. Walmart dispute 03/14/2026
A drunk driver was arrested Friday night following a dispute over a handicap parking space at a Walmart that escalated into a vehicle chase and an officer-involved shooting, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched around 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Walmart at 260 Bobby Jones Expressway for a trouble with subject call, sheriff’s Maj. Steve Morris said.
When deputies arrived, they learned a woman had been involved in a verbal altercation with Sherrell Wayne Huffman, 53, over a handicap parking space in the parking lot. During the dispute, Huffman positioned his vehicle behind the woman’s vehicle, preventing her from leaving, Maj. Morris said.
Huffman then got out of his vehicle and began striking the woman’s vehicle while threatening to beat her and slash her tires. The woman called 911 during the incident. Complete article
A drunk driver was arrested Friday night following a dispute over a handicap parking space at a Walmart that escalated into a vehicle chase and an officer-involved shooting, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched around 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Walmart at 260 Bobby Jones Expressway for a trouble with subject call, sheriff’s Maj. Steve Morris said.
When deputies arrived, they learned a woman had been involved in a verbal altercation with Sherrell Wayne Huffman, 53, over a handicap parking space in the parking lot. During the dispute, Huffman positioned his vehicle behind the woman’s vehicle, preventing her from leaving, Maj. Morris said.
Huffman then got out of his vehicle and began striking the woman’s vehicle while threatening to beat her and slash her tires. The woman called 911 during the incident. Complete article
Video shows fight after gunshots at Fla. Sanford shopping plaza, which includes Walmart 03/14/2026
SANFORD, Fla. — The owner of a Sanford barbershop credits her employees for protecting other customers by ejecting an arguing group of patrons prior to a shooting outside of the shop.
Sanford Police said two people, including the suspect in the shooting, were injured Saturday afternoon.
When police arrived at Seminole Centre shopping plaza, they found a person suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound outside of the barbershop adjacent to Walmart.
The plaza was extremely busy when the shooting happened.
Nearby witnesses said they heard two shots fired and saw a car speed off. Complete article
SANFORD, Fla. — The owner of a Sanford barbershop credits her employees for protecting other customers by ejecting an arguing group of patrons prior to a shooting outside of the shop.
Sanford Police said two people, including the suspect in the shooting, were injured Saturday afternoon.
When police arrived at Seminole Centre shopping plaza, they found a person suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound outside of the barbershop adjacent to Walmart.
The plaza was extremely busy when the shooting happened.
Nearby witnesses said they heard two shots fired and saw a car speed off. Complete article
Mom of teen who baked to death in Walmart oven describes sick scene: ‘I opened the door and she was there’ 03/13/2026
The heartbroken mother of a teen who baked to death inside a Walmart oven revealed horrifying details of her daughter’s death that left the tragic victim unrecognizable.
Mandip Kaur, who worked at the Halifax, Nova Scotia, big box store with her daughter Gursimran, made the grisly discovery on Oct. 19, 2024 when she couldn’t reach the 19-year-old during her shift in the store’s bakery, the Daily Mail reported.
“I opened the door and she was there,” the grieving mother said earlier this week. ......
The bakery ovens were replaced and the only current visible ovens in-store are smaller models that employees cannot walk inside of — though it is unclear if there is a larger, walk-in oven out of customers’ sight, the outlet reported. Complete article
The heartbroken mother of a teen who baked to death inside a Walmart oven revealed horrifying details of her daughter’s death that left the tragic victim unrecognizable.
Mandip Kaur, who worked at the Halifax, Nova Scotia, big box store with her daughter Gursimran, made the grisly discovery on Oct. 19, 2024 when she couldn’t reach the 19-year-old during her shift in the store’s bakery, the Daily Mail reported.
“I opened the door and she was there,” the grieving mother said earlier this week. ......
The bakery ovens were replaced and the only current visible ovens in-store are smaller models that employees cannot walk inside of — though it is unclear if there is a larger, walk-in oven out of customers’ sight, the outlet reported. Complete article
Measles Exposure At Ill. Walmart 03/13/2026
DEKALB COUNTY, IL — The first case of measles has been confirmed in DeKalb County, the health department said Thursday.
Possible exposure locations include Walmart, 2300 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, between 2:30 and 4:45 p.m. March 2 and the U.S. Post Office, 600 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, between 6 and 8:30 p.m. March 9, officials said. The case of measles was confirmed through laboratory testing.
DeKalb County Health Department staff are investigating the case and contacting people who may have been exposed. Officials did not share additional information about the case to protect patient privacy. Complete article
DEKALB COUNTY, IL — The first case of measles has been confirmed in DeKalb County, the health department said Thursday.
Possible exposure locations include Walmart, 2300 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, between 2:30 and 4:45 p.m. March 2 and the U.S. Post Office, 600 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, between 6 and 8:30 p.m. March 9, officials said. The case of measles was confirmed through laboratory testing.
DeKalb County Health Department staff are investigating the case and contacting people who may have been exposed. Officials did not share additional information about the case to protect patient privacy. Complete article
Wanted Fugitive Found Shoplifting at West Rome Ga. Walmart 03/11/2026
27-Year-Old Arrested for $2,000 Theft at New Hartford NY Walmart 03/11/2026
Police looking for woman accused of stealing over $100 worth of merchandise from Ohio Walmart 03/11/2026
Bomb threat made against northern Michigan Walmart 03/12/2026
Walmart Phone Pilfer: Suspect Charged After Stealing iPhone And Running From Calvert Md. Deputies 03/13/2026
Elizabethton Tenn. Police seek help identifying Walmart suspect 03/13/2026
Police Investigate Attempted Jewelry Case Break-In at Tenn. Walmart 03/13/2026
Walmart theft suspect tosses pistol while running from police in Yelm, Wash. sheriff says 03/15/2026
YELM, Wash. — The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) says deputies responded to a report of a man shoplifting from a Walmart in Yelm on Saturday night.
At around 9:10 p.m., an officer with the Yelm Police Department was in the area and saw the man running out of the store’s parking lot.
Bodycam video posted to Facebook shows authorities chasing the suspect down in a residential area near Old McKenna Road before he was taken into custody.
A K9 named Asher was called in for an evidence search and found a loaded pistol that the suspect most likely threw while running from police, TSCO said. Complete article
K-9 Asher recovers handgun after Walmart shoplifting arrest in Yelm 03/16/2026
YELM, Wash. — The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) says deputies responded to a report of a man shoplifting from a Walmart in Yelm on Saturday night.
At around 9:10 p.m., an officer with the Yelm Police Department was in the area and saw the man running out of the store’s parking lot.
Bodycam video posted to Facebook shows authorities chasing the suspect down in a residential area near Old McKenna Road before he was taken into custody.
A K9 named Asher was called in for an evidence search and found a loaded pistol that the suspect most likely threw while running from police, TSCO said. Complete article
K-9 Asher recovers handgun after Walmart shoplifting arrest in Yelm 03/16/2026
Sunrise Fla. police: Woman attacks 79-year-old woman at Walmart 03/16/2026
SUNRISE, Fla. — A 34-year-old woman said she was defending herself and her baby from a 79-year-old woman while at a Walmart in Broward County, but surveillance video showed her as the attacker, according to deputies.
Keri Estep pushed, punched, and kicked the victim, and an Allied Universal security officer had to intervene on Jan. 23 in Sunrise, according to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s arrest report.
The 79-year-old woman said Estep, of Lauderhill, first cut in front of her at the store’s customer service line and then attacked her at 3306 North University Drive, according to the deputy’s arrest report.
“After being shown the CCTV footage of the incident, Estep acknowledged her perception of the events was inaccurate and apologized for her actions,” a deputy wrote, according to the arrest report. Complete article
Body cam video shows woman, 79, describing attack at Sunrise Walmart, cops say 03/26/2026
SUNRISE, Fla. — A 34-year-old woman said she was defending herself and her baby from a 79-year-old woman while at a Walmart in Broward County, but surveillance video showed her as the attacker, according to deputies.
Keri Estep pushed, punched, and kicked the victim, and an Allied Universal security officer had to intervene on Jan. 23 in Sunrise, according to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s arrest report.
The 79-year-old woman said Estep, of Lauderhill, first cut in front of her at the store’s customer service line and then attacked her at 3306 North University Drive, according to the deputy’s arrest report.
“After being shown the CCTV footage of the incident, Estep acknowledged her perception of the events was inaccurate and apologized for her actions,” a deputy wrote, according to the arrest report. Complete article
Body cam video shows woman, 79, describing attack at Sunrise Walmart, cops say 03/26/2026
Woman Charged After Child Loses Consciousness At Pa. Walmart 03/16/2026
A woman was jailed after a witness at a local Walmart reported seeing her drag a child and drop him into a shopping cart.
Samantha Eliza Fletcher, 28, of Bristol, was arrested after Tullytown Borough police responded to the Walmart in Levittown Town Center for a well-being check Friday.
Officers were met by a witness who reported seeing a woman, who appeared to be under the influence, screaming profanities at two small children, police said.
According to police, the witness observed Fletcher dragging one of the children across the floor by a backpack leash while the child cried hysterically.
The witness told police that Fletcher then picked up the child and dropped him into a shopping cart, causing him to strike his head.
Police said they found Fletcher inside the store holding the child, who had lost consciousness.
An arriving ambulance crew determined the child required immediate medical attention for his injuries, police said. Complete article
Mom dragged child around Walmart on leash before knocking him unconscious on cart: police 03/20/2026
A woman was jailed after a witness at a local Walmart reported seeing her drag a child and drop him into a shopping cart.
Samantha Eliza Fletcher, 28, of Bristol, was arrested after Tullytown Borough police responded to the Walmart in Levittown Town Center for a well-being check Friday.
Officers were met by a witness who reported seeing a woman, who appeared to be under the influence, screaming profanities at two small children, police said.
According to police, the witness observed Fletcher dragging one of the children across the floor by a backpack leash while the child cried hysterically.
The witness told police that Fletcher then picked up the child and dropped him into a shopping cart, causing him to strike his head.
Police said they found Fletcher inside the store holding the child, who had lost consciousness.
An arriving ambulance crew determined the child required immediate medical attention for his injuries, police said. Complete article
Mom dragged child around Walmart on leash before knocking him unconscious on cart: police 03/20/2026
Woman Arrested at Rome NY Walmart Following Parking Lot Dispute 03/17/2026
ROME, N.Y. -- A woman from the City of Rome was arrested after a dispute over a parking space led to damage to another person's vehicle.
According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the Rome Walmart at 5815 Rome-Taberg Rd. on Dec. 31, for a complaint about damage to a vehicle in the parking lot.
Deputies found that the victim's car had been damaged after an argument about a parking spot, and the repair estimate totaled $6,794.83.
Because of the high cost of the damage, the case was given to the Oneida County Criminal Investigations Unit. Complete article
ROME, N.Y. -- A woman from the City of Rome was arrested after a dispute over a parking space led to damage to another person's vehicle.
According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the Rome Walmart at 5815 Rome-Taberg Rd. on Dec. 31, for a complaint about damage to a vehicle in the parking lot.
Deputies found that the victim's car had been damaged after an argument about a parking spot, and the repair estimate totaled $6,794.83.
Because of the high cost of the damage, the case was given to the Oneida County Criminal Investigations Unit. Complete article
FINES IN THE BAG New charge at every Walmart and Target self checkout comes with $1000 fine if avoided 03/16/2026
SHOPPERs at Target and Walmart who prefer to use the self checkout machines may find their grocery runs getting more expensive.
If the new fee isn’t implemented, offenders risk a $1,000 fine thanks to the new law behind the price hike.
The Carryout Bag Reduction Act is set to force businesses to begin charging customers for carryout bags starting January 1.
Also known as Illinois House Bill 5112, state lawmakers are currently considering the new charge which would begin at 10 cents but could eventually increase to more than 25 cents per bag.
A “carryout bag” is, for the purposes of HB5112, considered any plastic, recycled paper, or reusable bag provided by a “retail mercantile establishment” for transporting goods outside of the store, per the bill’s text.
Businesses must itemizes this fee on receipts, and those that don’t comply with the law would face civil penalties of up to $1,000. Complete article
SHOPPERs at Target and Walmart who prefer to use the self checkout machines may find their grocery runs getting more expensive.
If the new fee isn’t implemented, offenders risk a $1,000 fine thanks to the new law behind the price hike.
The Carryout Bag Reduction Act is set to force businesses to begin charging customers for carryout bags starting January 1.
Also known as Illinois House Bill 5112, state lawmakers are currently considering the new charge which would begin at 10 cents but could eventually increase to more than 25 cents per bag.
A “carryout bag” is, for the purposes of HB5112, considered any plastic, recycled paper, or reusable bag provided by a “retail mercantile establishment” for transporting goods outside of the store, per the bill’s text.
Businesses must itemizes this fee on receipts, and those that don’t comply with the law would face civil penalties of up to $1,000. Complete article
A Walmart Worker Wasn’t Paid For The Overtime Hours They Worked, So They Never Spent Another Cent There Ever Again 03/16/2026
One of the good things about living in a capitalist society is that people get to spend their money however and wherever they want to.
And if someone doesn’t care for the business practices of a certain company, they never have to spend a cent there again.
Check out why this former Walmart worker decided they wouldn’t support the company.
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One of the good things about living in a capitalist society is that people get to spend their money however and wherever they want to.
And if someone doesn’t care for the business practices of a certain company, they never have to spend a cent there again.
Check out why this former Walmart worker decided they wouldn’t support the company.
Get started now!
Boycott for life. “In 1998, I graduated from high school.Complete article
My summer job, working a youth program for the city I grew up in, ended in August.
Because my college didn’t start until October, I worked at WalMart for the month in between.
The first day, I worked 8 hours as a cashier and then was told that we had to return items to the shelves. It took roughly 30 minutes. ......
Because of the delay in getting checks, I didn’t realize until almost the end that they were wiping my hours to 40 exactly per week.
I was angry. ......
Also, once I know I’m terminally ill, I plan on accidentally bumping into something really expensive there.”
Edmond Okla. Walmart drama needs a neighborly solution 03/15/2026
Neighborhoods and neighbors — Edmond is full of them, and they routinely remind any potential developer of their presence.
In the ongoing battle over what can be built on a piece of land at the intersection of Covell and Coltrane Roads, the residents of a nearby neighborhood have been squaring off with a proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market. At a glance, it would appear to be a match made in heaven. Who wouldn’t want a grocery store within a minute’s drive? But this is Edmond we’re talking about, and nothing gets built without a lot of complaining.
I grew up in Edmond, but I don’t claim to understand the ins and outs of real estate law or why large corporations make the specific decisions they do. Still, as an outside observer, it seems fairly clear in this instance that the developer is in the right. The courts think so, too, and have thought so for a decade now. Complete article
Neighborhoods and neighbors — Edmond is full of them, and they routinely remind any potential developer of their presence.
In the ongoing battle over what can be built on a piece of land at the intersection of Covell and Coltrane Roads, the residents of a nearby neighborhood have been squaring off with a proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market. At a glance, it would appear to be a match made in heaven. Who wouldn’t want a grocery store within a minute’s drive? But this is Edmond we’re talking about, and nothing gets built without a lot of complaining.
I grew up in Edmond, but I don’t claim to understand the ins and outs of real estate law or why large corporations make the specific decisions they do. Still, as an outside observer, it seems fairly clear in this instance that the developer is in the right. The courts think so, too, and have thought so for a decade now. Complete article
2 indicted in Oklahoma multi-store Walmart theft scheme 03/12/2026
Lewd conduct in the Walmart parking lot | Federal Way Wash. police blotter 03/13/2026
UPDATE: Casper Wyoming police clear east-side Walmart after unfounded bomb threat 03/15/2026
Mom accused of shoplifting from Walmart allegedly left kids inside car in North Carolina 03/16/2026
“Swatting” Hoax Targets Pierre SD Walmart Sunday Night 03/16/2026
Police Identify Woman Who Allegedly Fled White Township Pa. Walmart After $997 Theft Attempt 03/16/2026
Realtor in The Villages banned from Fla. Walmart after skip scanning 03/15/2026 MaryKay Childress, 62, of the Village of Largo, is poised to escape prosecution after two instances of theft at the Neighborhood Walmart at Sarasota Plaza. The Wisconsin native has been allowed to enter into a pre-trial intervention contract that places her on probation for six months, requires her to pay a $150 fine and mandates that she complete a shoplifter’s anonymous course. She must also stay out of Walmart. If she successfully completes the terms of the contract, two misdemeanor charges of theft will be dismissed.
Man who attacked, knocked out Walmart employee at N.J. store in July 2023 sentenced to prison 03/16/2026
One person hurt in shooting near Walmart in Charlotte's University City NC 03/20/2026
The shooting happened outside the Walmart on North Tryon Street near Pavilion Boulevard.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A shooting in northeast Charlotte left one person hurt on Thursday.
The shooting happened outside the Walmart Neighborhood Market on North Tryon Street near Pavilion Boulevard. One person suffered life-threatening injuries in the shooting, according to Medic.
Police said the victim and the suspect exchanged gunfire, which resulted in the victim being struck. Complete article
The shooting happened outside the Walmart on North Tryon Street near Pavilion Boulevard.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A shooting in northeast Charlotte left one person hurt on Thursday.
The shooting happened outside the Walmart Neighborhood Market on North Tryon Street near Pavilion Boulevard. One person suffered life-threatening injuries in the shooting, according to Medic.
Police said the victim and the suspect exchanged gunfire, which resulted in the victim being struck. Complete article
Two men charged for violent altercation at Walmart in North Logan Utah 03/18/2026
NORTH LOGAN, Utah (ABC4) — Two young men have been arrested and charged for seriously injuring a 16-year-old and an adult during an altercation at the North Logan Walmart gas station.
Jayden Douglas Green, 20, of Hooper, has been charged with two counts of intentional or knowing aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony; one count of aggravated assault, a third-degree felony; and one count of riot causing substantial bodily injury, a third-degree felony.
The other young man, 19-year-old Cayleb Michael Jensen, of Ogden, has been charged with riot causing substantial bodily injury, a third-degree felony, and two counts of intentional or knowing child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor. Complete article
NORTH LOGAN, Utah (ABC4) — Two young men have been arrested and charged for seriously injuring a 16-year-old and an adult during an altercation at the North Logan Walmart gas station.
Jayden Douglas Green, 20, of Hooper, has been charged with two counts of intentional or knowing aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony; one count of aggravated assault, a third-degree felony; and one count of riot causing substantial bodily injury, a third-degree felony.
The other young man, 19-year-old Cayleb Michael Jensen, of Ogden, has been charged with riot causing substantial bodily injury, a third-degree felony, and two counts of intentional or knowing child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor. Complete article
Suspected Bosnian war criminal who killed innocents arrested living quietly in Alabama where he sold eggs to Walmart 03/20/2026
A suspected Bosnian war criminal has been arrested hiding out in Alabama, where he had lived for decades as a “cool” neighbor who sold eggs to Walmart.
Hamdija Alukic, now a 70-year-old family man, was arrested by US Marshals in Mobile, Alabama, over the brutal murders of two civilians in war atrocities in 1992, WALA-TV reported.
In one, he and other paramilitaries allegedly ambushed a car before shooting at the driver and torching the vehicle with a body still inside, according to court docs seen by the outlet.
In the other, he allegedly spearheaded an attack where two homes were firebombed with people inside — with a cop later finding the burned remains of his father inside, according to the complaint. Complete article
A suspected Bosnian war criminal has been arrested hiding out in Alabama, where he had lived for decades as a “cool” neighbor who sold eggs to Walmart.
Hamdija Alukic, now a 70-year-old family man, was arrested by US Marshals in Mobile, Alabama, over the brutal murders of two civilians in war atrocities in 1992, WALA-TV reported.
In one, he and other paramilitaries allegedly ambushed a car before shooting at the driver and torching the vehicle with a body still inside, according to court docs seen by the outlet.
In the other, he allegedly spearheaded an attack where two homes were firebombed with people inside — with a cop later finding the burned remains of his father inside, according to the complaint. Complete article
Fire breaks out behind Walmart in Calexico Ca. 03/18/2026
CALEXICO — A fire broke out on Wednesday morning, March 18, behind the Calexico Walmart Supercenter, endangering the building, the people inside, and neighboring infrastructure.
The fire was reported at approximately 10:05 am when dark smoke was observed rising behind the store building. Local firefighters were immediately on the scene, helping to extinguish the flames, with assistance from the Holtville Department.
Smoke could be seen rising quickly from what appeared to be the rear Walmart area. People inside the building were evacuated, and access to the store was restricted by law enforcement officers.
Officer Herrera of the Calexico Police Department said, “We responded to a fire that was endangering Walmart. We arrived, and it was fully engulfed, the cardboard that they have here. We haven’t ruled out if it was caused by an accident or by arson. We are currently reviewing any evidence and video cameras. But it’s all contained now.” Complete article
CALEXICO — A fire broke out on Wednesday morning, March 18, behind the Calexico Walmart Supercenter, endangering the building, the people inside, and neighboring infrastructure.
The fire was reported at approximately 10:05 am when dark smoke was observed rising behind the store building. Local firefighters were immediately on the scene, helping to extinguish the flames, with assistance from the Holtville Department.
Smoke could be seen rising quickly from what appeared to be the rear Walmart area. People inside the building were evacuated, and access to the store was restricted by law enforcement officers.
Officer Herrera of the Calexico Police Department said, “We responded to a fire that was endangering Walmart. We arrived, and it was fully engulfed, the cardboard that they have here. We haven’t ruled out if it was caused by an accident or by arson. We are currently reviewing any evidence and video cameras. But it’s all contained now.” Complete article
Salina FD: Vehicle fire along I-135 near Salina Kansas Walmart 03/20/2026
On early Thursday morning a vehicle was in flames on I-135 near Walmart.
According to the Salina Fire Department (SFD), the driver of the vehicle noticed an issue and realized it was on fire. The driver then pulled to the center median of the interstate and waited for SFD to arrive.
Two fire apparatus, and two engine crews responded to the scene and were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Complete article
On early Thursday morning a vehicle was in flames on I-135 near Walmart.
According to the Salina Fire Department (SFD), the driver of the vehicle noticed an issue and realized it was on fire. The driver then pulled to the center median of the interstate and waited for SFD to arrive.
Two fire apparatus, and two engine crews responded to the scene and were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Complete article
Fire department called to Tx. Walmart after rotisserie chicken warmer malfunctions 03/19/2026
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Wichita Falls fire and police personnel were called to the Walmart on Greenbriar this evening around 7:15 p.m. after a rotisserie chicken warmer reportedly malfunctioned, causing a short in the cord.
According to Wichita Falls Fire Marshal Craig Berend, employees at first used a fire extinguisher to deal with the 230vac arcing cord. Shoppers and employees were evacuated temporarily until the fire department arrived and were able to disconnect power to the machine and use PPV fans to expel smoke from the room.
Fire Marshal Berend said that due to the residue from the fire extinguisher, a large amount of food inventory will need to be thrown out. The Wichita Falls Health Department arrived on scene after the call and were able to assist with food removal. Complete article
Warming rack fire causes temporary evacuation of Walmart on Greenbriar 03/20/2026
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Wichita Falls fire and police personnel were called to the Walmart on Greenbriar this evening around 7:15 p.m. after a rotisserie chicken warmer reportedly malfunctioned, causing a short in the cord.
According to Wichita Falls Fire Marshal Craig Berend, employees at first used a fire extinguisher to deal with the 230vac arcing cord. Shoppers and employees were evacuated temporarily until the fire department arrived and were able to disconnect power to the machine and use PPV fans to expel smoke from the room.
Fire Marshal Berend said that due to the residue from the fire extinguisher, a large amount of food inventory will need to be thrown out. The Wichita Falls Health Department arrived on scene after the call and were able to assist with food removal. Complete article
Warming rack fire causes temporary evacuation of Walmart on Greenbriar 03/20/2026
Amazon and Walmart penalized for selling climate-polluting products in Washington state 03/19/2026
Amazon and Walmart responded to NonStop Local with statements regarding the Washington Department of Ecology's announcement about climate-polluting products.
"We require all products sold in our store to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Amazon policies, including Washington hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) laws. We have worked in good faith with the Washington Department of Ecology to improve our controls for bulk hydrofluorocarbons, remove noncompliant products, and educate third-party sellers, who are responsible for the majority of sales at issue, about their compliance obligations. The products in question have been removed," an Amazon spokesperson said.
"We have rules in place on Walmart.com to prevent the sale of these products in Washington. We are continuing to improve our processes and remain engaged with the Department of Ecology,” Walmart said.
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) announced on Thursday that penalties totaling over $1.1 million have been issued to Amazon Inc. and Walmart Inc. for illegally selling climate-polluting cooling and refrigeration products.
DOE officials noted that repeated warnings were given and extensive efforts were made over the course of several years to help the companies comply with the law, prior to these penalties being issued.
Amazon was penalized a total of $800,068, while Walmart was penalized $383,388. Complete article
Amazon and Walmart responded to NonStop Local with statements regarding the Washington Department of Ecology's announcement about climate-polluting products.
"We require all products sold in our store to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Amazon policies, including Washington hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) laws. We have worked in good faith with the Washington Department of Ecology to improve our controls for bulk hydrofluorocarbons, remove noncompliant products, and educate third-party sellers, who are responsible for the majority of sales at issue, about their compliance obligations. The products in question have been removed," an Amazon spokesperson said.
"We have rules in place on Walmart.com to prevent the sale of these products in Washington. We are continuing to improve our processes and remain engaged with the Department of Ecology,” Walmart said.
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) announced on Thursday that penalties totaling over $1.1 million have been issued to Amazon Inc. and Walmart Inc. for illegally selling climate-polluting cooling and refrigeration products.
DOE officials noted that repeated warnings were given and extensive efforts were made over the course of several years to help the companies comply with the law, prior to these penalties being issued.
Amazon was penalized a total of $800,068, while Walmart was penalized $383,388. Complete article
Walmart Wins Patents for AI-Powered Price Changes 03/20/2026
The retailer denies it's engaging in dynamic pricing.
Walmart has recently been awarded patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for AI tools that help set pricing decisions. Those patents are getting attention on social media this week as consumers worry about the future of dynamic pricing and so-called surveillance pricing, the practice of charging people different prices for the same goods and services based on their unique attributes.
One of the new patents, US-12524776-B2, includes ways for “dynamically and automatically updating item prices” on e-commerce platforms. The patent filing explains that it combines price elasticity data and predicted demand for a given item, and then an algorithm generates a “first markdown price.” Complete article
The retailer denies it's engaging in dynamic pricing.
Walmart has recently been awarded patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for AI tools that help set pricing decisions. Those patents are getting attention on social media this week as consumers worry about the future of dynamic pricing and so-called surveillance pricing, the practice of charging people different prices for the same goods and services based on their unique attributes.
One of the new patents, US-12524776-B2, includes ways for “dynamically and automatically updating item prices” on e-commerce platforms. The patent filing explains that it combines price elasticity data and predicted demand for a given item, and then an algorithm generates a “first markdown price.” Complete article
False bomb threat investigation at Payson Ariz. Walmart 03/17/2026
Man accused of fatally stabbing Rockford Ill. Walmart worker in alleged racial attack still awaits trial two years later 03/17/2026 Timothy Carter, 30, of Cabery, Illinois, is charged with first‑degree murder and a hate crime in the death of 18‑year‑old Walmart employee Jason Jenkins, who was stabbed on March 24, 2024 inside the Northridge Drive Walmart.
Wheeling Ill. Walmart store evacuated after bogus bomb threat 03/17/2026
Pa. Priest arrested for Walmart theft was under investigation for selling cathedral relics 03/17/2026
Can you help? Police looking for person accused of stealing from Ohio Walmart 03/18/2026
Man accused of fatally stabbing teen outside Whitemarsh Island Ga. Walmart in Oct. set for arraignment 03/18/2026
Vehicle reported stolen from KY Walmart found in Bellefontaine Ohio 03/20/2026
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (WDTN) — An investigation is ongoing after a vehicle reportedly stolen from Kentucky ended up in the Miami Valley.
According to our partners at Peak of Ohio, police responded earlier this week to a location on South Main Street in Bellefontaine.
Law enforcement were contacted to locate a vehicle reported stolen from Walmart in Maysville, Kentucky.
Our partners reported that the investigation started after an individual who police call a “suspect” called their mother on Monday allegedly claiming he took the vehicle, and had left it somewhere. Complete article
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (WDTN) — An investigation is ongoing after a vehicle reportedly stolen from Kentucky ended up in the Miami Valley.
According to our partners at Peak of Ohio, police responded earlier this week to a location on South Main Street in Bellefontaine.
Law enforcement were contacted to locate a vehicle reported stolen from Walmart in Maysville, Kentucky.
Our partners reported that the investigation started after an individual who police call a “suspect” called their mother on Monday allegedly claiming he took the vehicle, and had left it somewhere. Complete article
Two vehicles involved in Potsdam NY crash near Walmart 03/21/2026
POTSDAM — Emergency crews responded to a reported multi-vehicle crash late Saturday morning near Walmart, according to Potsdam Fire Department officials.
Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue and County Car 10 were dispatched at 10:30 a.m. to a possible two- or three-car motor vehicle accident, an online statement from the department said.
Upon arrival, officials said one vehicle was off the road and another was disabled in the roadway.
Potsdam Fire reportedly handled vehicle stabilization and traffic control, while Potsdam Rescue provided patient care. Complete article
POTSDAM — Emergency crews responded to a reported multi-vehicle crash late Saturday morning near Walmart, according to Potsdam Fire Department officials.
Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue and County Car 10 were dispatched at 10:30 a.m. to a possible two- or three-car motor vehicle accident, an online statement from the department said.
Upon arrival, officials said one vehicle was off the road and another was disabled in the roadway.
Potsdam Fire reportedly handled vehicle stabilization and traffic control, while Potsdam Rescue provided patient care. Complete article
Crash slows traffic on US-41 near Walmart in Marquette Township Mich. 03/20/2026
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - A crash involving at least two vehicles has slowed traffic on the eastbound lane of US-41 near Walmart in Marquette Township.
A TV6 reporter at the scene says troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post and Marquette Township Police Department are among those responding to the crash.
Eastbound traffic remains open but is being significantly slowed. Complete article
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - A crash involving at least two vehicles has slowed traffic on the eastbound lane of US-41 near Walmart in Marquette Township.
A TV6 reporter at the scene says troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post and Marquette Township Police Department are among those responding to the crash.
Eastbound traffic remains open but is being significantly slowed. Complete article
A DOZEN PROBLEMS Shoppers threaten to abandon carts over self-checkout changes as customers slam Walmart’s ‘12-item rule’ 03/22/2026
FURIOUS shoppers have threatened to abandon their shopping carts over self-checkout changes.
It comes as stores including Walmart and Costco could soon be forced to ban shoppers from buying over 15 items at self-checkout.
The ban is part of a proposed New York anti-theft law that includes a series of self-checkout changes lawmakers say will also make checkouts fairer.
One raging customer said her Walmart branch had limited all self-checkouts to customers buying fewer than 12 items.
But she complained that it just means longer queues.
She wrote: “The Walmart near me changed all self checkouts to 12 or less express.
“So you’re forced to go to a regular checkout lane but shocker, there’s only 2 open and the lines wrap through aisles.”
Another angry shopper said: “I’m sick and f**king tired of stores with 30 checkout lanes and one f**king employee working.” Complete article
FURIOUS shoppers have threatened to abandon their shopping carts over self-checkout changes.
It comes as stores including Walmart and Costco could soon be forced to ban shoppers from buying over 15 items at self-checkout.
The ban is part of a proposed New York anti-theft law that includes a series of self-checkout changes lawmakers say will also make checkouts fairer.
One raging customer said her Walmart branch had limited all self-checkouts to customers buying fewer than 12 items.
But she complained that it just means longer queues.
She wrote: “The Walmart near me changed all self checkouts to 12 or less express.
“So you’re forced to go to a regular checkout lane but shocker, there’s only 2 open and the lines wrap through aisles.”
Another angry shopper said: “I’m sick and f**king tired of stores with 30 checkout lanes and one f**king employee working.” Complete article
Woman Arrested for $1,000 Theft at Oneonta NY Walmart 03/17/2026
Payson Ariz. police investigate false bomb threat at Walmart 03/17/2026
New video shows Feb. shooting involving deputy outside Orange County Fla. Walmart 03/19/2026
DRINK AND PUSH New Walmart shopping cart tweak faces massive backlash 03/20/2026
Ephrata Pa. Walmart employee stole around 20 bottles of ZzzQuil: affidavit 03/19/2026
Woman shot in July 2025 by Bakersfield Ca. police reconsidered for mental health diversion 03/19/2026
Man lured stepfather to Nebraska Walmart under guise of needing help, fatally shot him in the head in May of 2025 03/21/2026 A man pled guilty to luring his stepfather to Walmart by saying he needed help finding something, then murdering him with a bullet to the head and chest.
Man shot, killed at Walmart in Sylvester Ga. 03/22/2026
SYLVESTER, Ga. (WALB) - A man was shot and killed at a Walmart on Sunday, according to Worth County Coroner Jimmy Nelms.
Nelms identified the victim as Reginald Alford, 56, of Sylvester.
Alford was driven to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, Nelms said. Complete article
Arrest made in deadly shooting at Sylvester Walmart 03/23/2026
SYLVESTER, Ga. (WALB) - A man was shot and killed at a Walmart on Sunday, according to Worth County Coroner Jimmy Nelms.
Nelms identified the victim as Reginald Alford, 56, of Sylvester.
Alford was driven to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, Nelms said. Complete article
Arrest made in deadly shooting at Sylvester Walmart 03/23/2026
Traffic blocked at Natchez Mississippi Walmart after accident, drivers urged to avoid area 03/22/2026
NATCHEZ — An accident in front of Walmart involving a pedestrian has closed traffic at the entrance at the traffic lights on Seargent Prentiss Drive.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area. Complete article
NATCHEZ — An accident in front of Walmart involving a pedestrian has closed traffic at the entrance at the traffic lights on Seargent Prentiss Drive.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area. Complete article
DOUBLE TROUBLE Walmart self-checkout shoppers told to listen for key warning sign and ‘keep eye on receipts’ to avoid extra costs 03/22/2026
A WALMART shopper has warned self-checkout users to listen out for a double ding and check receipts before leaving the store.
The alert came after the customer said an item they never had was suddenly added during checkout.
At a Walmart in Merrill, a shopper said they were scanning items at self-checkout when they heard a second chime.
They wrote on Facebook: “I was checking items & heard a double ding ding.”
The shopper said the sound made them stop and look at the screen right away.
According to the post, the register had added a phone case that was not in their cart. Complete article
A WALMART shopper has warned self-checkout users to listen out for a double ding and check receipts before leaving the store.
The alert came after the customer said an item they never had was suddenly added during checkout.
At a Walmart in Merrill, a shopper said they were scanning items at self-checkout when they heard a second chime.
They wrote on Facebook: “I was checking items & heard a double ding ding.”
The shopper said the sound made them stop and look at the screen right away.
According to the post, the register had added a phone case that was not in their cart. Complete article
Why Walmart scrapped its ‘outdated’ dress code – and what it means for all 4,000 stores now 03/23/2026
WALMART overhauled its employee dress code in a major chainwide shift that gave store associates far more room to dress differently on the job.
The new rules were applied across thousands of Walmart locations in the US – and changed the look of employees on the shop floor.
At the time, the company said the change was meant to make employees feel more comfortable, included, and confident at work.
Walmart rolled out the relaxed policy across its US stores in 2018 and ended the “outdated” dress code after first testing the new one in dozens of locations.
The retailer said the new rules were meant to give associates more freedom in how they dressed for work.
Staff were told that the new guidelines were designed to help workers “be…you.” Complete article
WALMART overhauled its employee dress code in a major chainwide shift that gave store associates far more room to dress differently on the job.
The new rules were applied across thousands of Walmart locations in the US – and changed the look of employees on the shop floor.
At the time, the company said the change was meant to make employees feel more comfortable, included, and confident at work.
Walmart rolled out the relaxed policy across its US stores in 2018 and ended the “outdated” dress code after first testing the new one in dozens of locations.
The retailer said the new rules were meant to give associates more freedom in how they dressed for work.
Staff were told that the new guidelines were designed to help workers “be…you.” Complete article
'Crazy eights': Man charged with stealing items worth $888 from Minn. Walmart 03/21/2026
Undercover police work at a Fla. Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza? 03/20/2026 This vehicle was parked in a spot reserved for law enforcement at Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages. Perhaps it was an officer involved in undercover police work.
Macomb school employees accused of 'professional misconduct' on bus 03/21/2026
Tulsa Okla. Police arrest FedEx driver accused of stealing expensive Walmart packages 03/21/2026
Suspects accused of stealing $1,358 in merchandise from Fayetteville WV Walmart 03/23/2026
Two arrested in separate La. Walmart theft incidents involving swapped price tags 03/23/2026
Mississippi Highway Patrol identifies off-duty Natchez officer in fatal Walmart crash 03/24/2026
NATCHEZ — The Mississippi Highway Patrol on Tuesday identified the driver of the vehicle involved in Sunday’s fatal accident in front of Walmart.
A 2019 Dodge Charger, driven by 24-year-old Elijah Marsaw of Vidalia, Louisiana, was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 61 about 11 p.m. Sunday when it collided with 29-year-old Devon Harper of Natchez, who was walking south, according to the press release.
Harper sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Marsaw is a Natchez police officer who was off duty at the time of the crash. According to Natchez Police Commander Jerry Ford Marsaw was sent "home until further notice, but I expect that the chief will place him on administrative leave with pay until the investigation is complete." Complete article
NATCHEZ — The Mississippi Highway Patrol on Tuesday identified the driver of the vehicle involved in Sunday’s fatal accident in front of Walmart.
A 2019 Dodge Charger, driven by 24-year-old Elijah Marsaw of Vidalia, Louisiana, was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 61 about 11 p.m. Sunday when it collided with 29-year-old Devon Harper of Natchez, who was walking south, according to the press release.
Harper sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Marsaw is a Natchez police officer who was off duty at the time of the crash. According to Natchez Police Commander Jerry Ford Marsaw was sent "home until further notice, but I expect that the chief will place him on administrative leave with pay until the investigation is complete." Complete article
Employee found dead in vehicle at Monticello Minn. Walmart 03/24/2026
MONTICELLO — Deputies responding to a call Monday morning, March 23, found a woman dead inside a vehicle in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot on Cedar Street.
Deputies were called around 10:30 a.m. for a report of an unconscious adult female in a vehicle, according to Capt. Ryan Ferguson of the Wright County Sheriff’s Office.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation, but no foul play is suspected and the death appears to be from natural causes, Ferguson said. Complete article
Woman found dead in vehicle at Monticello Walmart identified as store worker 03/24/2026
MONTICELLO — Deputies responding to a call Monday morning, March 23, found a woman dead inside a vehicle in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot on Cedar Street.
Deputies were called around 10:30 a.m. for a report of an unconscious adult female in a vehicle, according to Capt. Ryan Ferguson of the Wright County Sheriff’s Office.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation, but no foul play is suspected and the death appears to be from natural causes, Ferguson said. Complete article
Woman found dead in vehicle at Monticello Walmart identified as store worker 03/24/2026
Video: Officer’s head slammed in car door during La. Walmart arrest, SPD says 03/24/2026
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Police are searching for a woman who they say violently assaulted a police officer at a grocery store on Shreveport-Barksdale Highway.
According to a report from the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), Alicia Lewis is the suspect after a Walmart theft turned into what they called a violent, reckless confrontation with officers.
SPD says they attempted to detain her for theft, and Lewis refused to comply with commands to leave her car.
As the officer attempted to remove her, they say she slammed the door shut on his head as he leaned in, then briefly trapped him in the doorway as she reversed and sped away. Complete article
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Police are searching for a woman who they say violently assaulted a police officer at a grocery store on Shreveport-Barksdale Highway.
According to a report from the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), Alicia Lewis is the suspect after a Walmart theft turned into what they called a violent, reckless confrontation with officers.
SPD says they attempted to detain her for theft, and Lewis refused to comply with commands to leave her car.
As the officer attempted to remove her, they say she slammed the door shut on his head as he leaned in, then briefly trapped him in the doorway as she reversed and sped away. Complete article
Man wanted for rape arrested after foot chase near Walmart, George Co. Mississippi Sheriff says 03/23/2026
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - A fugitive wanted for rape was arrested Saturday after fleeing from officers near a Walmart parking lot, according to the George County Sheriff.
Officials said Antron Graham, 26, of Moss Point, was taken into custody on March 21 following a brief foot chase. He was transported to a hospital for treatment before being booked into the George County Regional Correctional Facility.
The George County Sheriff’s Office said it received information from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office days before the arrest about a stolen 2003 white Pontiac.
The car was taken by Graham on March 19 when U.S. Marshals were attempting to serve a warrant for rape that was issued by the Moss Point Police Department, officials said. Complete article
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - A fugitive wanted for rape was arrested Saturday after fleeing from officers near a Walmart parking lot, according to the George County Sheriff.
Officials said Antron Graham, 26, of Moss Point, was taken into custody on March 21 following a brief foot chase. He was transported to a hospital for treatment before being booked into the George County Regional Correctional Facility.
The George County Sheriff’s Office said it received information from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office days before the arrest about a stolen 2003 white Pontiac.
The car was taken by Graham on March 19 when U.S. Marshals were attempting to serve a warrant for rape that was issued by the Moss Point Police Department, officials said. Complete article
Woman detained after attempting to start fire inside Tampa Fla. Walmart, police say 03/24/2026
TAMPA, Fla. — A woman was detained Tuesday morning after police said she attempted to start a fire inside a Tampa Walmart.
The Tampa Police Department tells 10 Tampa Bay News that officers responded around 10:25 a.m. to the store at East Hillsborough Avenue and found smoke from a bean bag-sized stack of cardboard.
Investigators say the incident caused smoke inside the store, but did not develop into a fire. Complete article
TAMPA, Fla. — A woman was detained Tuesday morning after police said she attempted to start a fire inside a Tampa Walmart.
The Tampa Police Department tells 10 Tampa Bay News that officers responded around 10:25 a.m. to the store at East Hillsborough Avenue and found smoke from a bean bag-sized stack of cardboard.
Investigators say the incident caused smoke inside the store, but did not develop into a fire. Complete article
Rochester Man Charged After Fleeing Police At Minn. Walmart 03/24/2026
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Rochester man has been charged in connection with a fleeing incident tied to an attempted warrant arrest.
That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court on Monday.
The incident occurred earlier this month and began in the parking lot of a Rochester Walmart store.
20-Year-Old Facing Felony for Fleeing Incident at Walmart South in Rochester. Complete article
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Rochester man has been charged in connection with a fleeing incident tied to an attempted warrant arrest.
That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court on Monday.
The incident occurred earlier this month and began in the parking lot of a Rochester Walmart store.
20-Year-Old Facing Felony for Fleeing Incident at Walmart South in Rochester. Complete article
Owls fall from Colorado Walmart ceiling 03/24/2026
A young owlet rescued from a Walmart garden center finds solace alongside its sibling at Birds of Prey, where both receive care before their eventual release.
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Two owlet siblings have been reunited at a wildlife rehabiliation center after falling from a ceiling at Walmart.
Lafayette Police Department said an owlet fell from a nest that had been built inside a Walmart garden center.
Police said the nest was too high to return the bird to and the owlet was taken to Birds of Prey rehabiliation center where it was checked for injury and will receive care until it can be released back into the area. Complete article
A young owlet rescued from a Walmart garden center finds solace alongside its sibling at Birds of Prey, where both receive care before their eventual release.
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Two owlet siblings have been reunited at a wildlife rehabiliation center after falling from a ceiling at Walmart.
Lafayette Police Department said an owlet fell from a nest that had been built inside a Walmart garden center.
Police said the nest was too high to return the bird to and the owlet was taken to Birds of Prey rehabiliation center where it was checked for injury and will receive care until it can be released back into the area. Complete article
Walmart worker who accepted comp benefits barred from suing employer 03/24/2026
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday affirmed summary judgment for Walmart and a co-employee, holding that a worker who accepted workers compensation benefits could not pursue separate tort claims over the same injury.
The issue in Duke v. Walmart arose after Phillip Duke was struck by a co-worker’s tractor-trailer while jogging in the Walmart distribution center parking lot. Although Mr. Duke argued he was off duty and outside the scope of employment, the court found that his acceptance of workers compensation benefits was decisive.
Walmart presented evidence that he received medical and disability benefits tied to the incident. That showing shifted the burden to the worker to demonstrate the claim fell outside the act’s coverage. The court found he failed to do so. Complete article
Hit by Truck while Jogging, Walmart Worker’s Acceptance of Comp Thwarts Tort Action 03/30/2026
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday affirmed summary judgment for Walmart and a co-employee, holding that a worker who accepted workers compensation benefits could not pursue separate tort claims over the same injury.
The issue in Duke v. Walmart arose after Phillip Duke was struck by a co-worker’s tractor-trailer while jogging in the Walmart distribution center parking lot. Although Mr. Duke argued he was off duty and outside the scope of employment, the court found that his acceptance of workers compensation benefits was decisive.
Walmart presented evidence that he received medical and disability benefits tied to the incident. That showing shifted the burden to the worker to demonstrate the claim fell outside the act’s coverage. The court found he failed to do so. Complete article
Hit by Truck while Jogging, Walmart Worker’s Acceptance of Comp Thwarts Tort Action 03/30/2026
Whitewater Wisc. police seek help identifying Walmart theft suspect 03/22/2026
Theft call at Walmart turns into drug bust, 3 arrested in Belmont County Ohio 03/20/2026
DO YOU KNOW US? Officials looking for suspects in Richlands NC Walmart larceny 03/24/2026
Man arrested for exposing himself to female shopper at Walmart in Rochester Hills Mich. 03/24/2026
Odessa Tx. police identifies suspect in Walmart wallet theft 03/24/2026
Gunshots Fired at Rochester Minn. Walmart Monday, No Injuries Reported 03/24/2026
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police responded to a shooting Monday night at a Rochester Walmart store.
Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to the gunfire shortly after 11 p.m.
Responding officers found multiple shell casings outside of an entrance to the store, according to the police report. Complete article
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police responded to a shooting Monday night at a Rochester Walmart store.
Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to the gunfire shortly after 11 p.m.
Responding officers found multiple shell casings outside of an entrance to the store, according to the police report. Complete article
Woman describes violent road rage attack at Glendale Ariz. Walmart parking lot 03/24/2026
SUN CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — A Valley woman is recounting the terrifying moments a couple allegedly threw bricks at her car in a Walmart parking lot in February.
Bailey Rasaas said on Feb. 23, she and her husband were turning left into a Walmart parking lot on 83rd Avenue and Union Hills in Glendale when they heard a honk from oncoming traffic.
“Then we see them basically blow through the other entrance and come to the stop sign,” Rasaas said.
A man and a woman in a car were yelling and throwing bricks at their vehicle, Rasaas said. Complete article
SUN CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — A Valley woman is recounting the terrifying moments a couple allegedly threw bricks at her car in a Walmart parking lot in February.
Bailey Rasaas said on Feb. 23, she and her husband were turning left into a Walmart parking lot on 83rd Avenue and Union Hills in Glendale when they heard a honk from oncoming traffic.
“Then we see them basically blow through the other entrance and come to the stop sign,” Rasaas said.
A man and a woman in a car were yelling and throwing bricks at their vehicle, Rasaas said. Complete article
Odessa man arrested after Tx. Walmart clothing theft, alleged assault on employee 03/24/2026
ODESSA, Texas — An Odessa man is behind bars after police say he tried to walk out of a Walmart with stolen clothing and assaulted an employee during the incident.
According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers were dispatched to the Walmart location in the 2400 block of Northwest Loop 338 in response to a reported robbery. When officers arrived, they learned that a suspect had allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for several clothing items.
Police say 55-year-old Frederick Demone Jones was observed by Walmart loss prevention employees through surveillance cameras as he tried to exit the store with the merchandise. When employees confronted him, Jones allegedly used his forearm to shove a female employee in the chest. The report states the employee experienced pain, and investigators believe the shove was intended to prevent the recovery of the stolen property and allow Jones to leave the scene.
Officers later located Jones nearby and made contact with him. According to police, Jones actively resisted arrest, leading to a brief struggle before officers were able to take him into custody.
A search of Jones reportedly revealed multiple stolen clothing items, a usable amount of suspected methamphetamine, and a firearm inside a bag he was carrying. Authorities also confirmed that Jones had a prior felony conviction for possession of a controlled substance stemming from a December 2023 case in the 161st District Court. Complete article
ODESSA, Texas — An Odessa man is behind bars after police say he tried to walk out of a Walmart with stolen clothing and assaulted an employee during the incident.
According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers were dispatched to the Walmart location in the 2400 block of Northwest Loop 338 in response to a reported robbery. When officers arrived, they learned that a suspect had allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for several clothing items.
Police say 55-year-old Frederick Demone Jones was observed by Walmart loss prevention employees through surveillance cameras as he tried to exit the store with the merchandise. When employees confronted him, Jones allegedly used his forearm to shove a female employee in the chest. The report states the employee experienced pain, and investigators believe the shove was intended to prevent the recovery of the stolen property and allow Jones to leave the scene.
Officers later located Jones nearby and made contact with him. According to police, Jones actively resisted arrest, leading to a brief struggle before officers were able to take him into custody.
A search of Jones reportedly revealed multiple stolen clothing items, a usable amount of suspected methamphetamine, and a firearm inside a bag he was carrying. Authorities also confirmed that Jones had a prior felony conviction for possession of a controlled substance stemming from a December 2023 case in the 161st District Court. Complete article
Enraged woman allegedly attacks ex-gal pal at new Fla. Walmart in The Villages 03/24/2026
An enraged woman allegedly attacked her ex-gal pal at the new Walmart in The Villages.
Bryana Alease DeSheers, 23, of Ocala, was reportedly furious when she saw that her ex-girlfriend posted a video on social media showing her wearing DeSheers’ glasses, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
DeSheers, who had dated the other woman for about eight months before breaking up two months ago, began texting her former gal pal, demanding the return of her glasses. DeSheers indicated she was coming to the ex-girlfriend’s workplace, but the ex-girlfriend said she preferred to meet at a park when her shift ended.
Against the ex-girlfriend’s wishes, DeSheers showed up shortly before 9 a.m. Monday in the parking lot of the new Walmart at State Road 44 and Morse Boulevard in The Villages. Complete article
An enraged woman allegedly attacked her ex-gal pal at the new Walmart in The Villages.
Bryana Alease DeSheers, 23, of Ocala, was reportedly furious when she saw that her ex-girlfriend posted a video on social media showing her wearing DeSheers’ glasses, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
DeSheers, who had dated the other woman for about eight months before breaking up two months ago, began texting her former gal pal, demanding the return of her glasses. DeSheers indicated she was coming to the ex-girlfriend’s workplace, but the ex-girlfriend said she preferred to meet at a park when her shift ended.
Against the ex-girlfriend’s wishes, DeSheers showed up shortly before 9 a.m. Monday in the parking lot of the new Walmart at State Road 44 and Morse Boulevard in The Villages. Complete article
Missoula Montana Police Nab Duo Behind a Walmart Car Theft 03/25/2026
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On March 21, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the Walmart at 4000 Highway 93 South for a report of a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the vehicle’s owners, who explained that they had left their gray 2005 Honda Accord unlocked in the parking lot with the key left inside.
Wal-Mart staff provided surveillance video and images of the suspects, and an officer disseminated those images to patrol units. The officer completed a stolen-vehicle form and entered the stolen vehicle into NCIC.
Another officer recognized the suspects as 38-year-old Tara Bixby and 37-year-old Zane Gobert based on the surveillance images. The officer was familiar with both based on an interaction the night prior, where they were observed prowling vehicles in the area of River Street and California Street. Complete article
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On March 21, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the Walmart at 4000 Highway 93 South for a report of a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the vehicle’s owners, who explained that they had left their gray 2005 Honda Accord unlocked in the parking lot with the key left inside.
Wal-Mart staff provided surveillance video and images of the suspects, and an officer disseminated those images to patrol units. The officer completed a stolen-vehicle form and entered the stolen vehicle into NCIC.
Another officer recognized the suspects as 38-year-old Tara Bixby and 37-year-old Zane Gobert based on the surveillance images. The officer was familiar with both based on an interaction the night prior, where they were observed prowling vehicles in the area of River Street and California Street. Complete article
Four-vehicle crash shuts down lane near south Laredo Tx. Walmart 03/26/2026
A crash has shut down a lane Thursday morning near the south Laredo Walmart on U.S. Highway 83, according to the Laredo Police Department.
Officers responded around 8:11 a.m. and closed one northbound lane of U.S. Highway 83 in the area.
The crash involved four vehicles, police said.
There was no immediate word on injuries. Complete article
A crash has shut down a lane Thursday morning near the south Laredo Walmart on U.S. Highway 83, according to the Laredo Police Department.
Officers responded around 8:11 a.m. and closed one northbound lane of U.S. Highway 83 in the area.
The crash involved four vehicles, police said.
There was no immediate word on injuries. Complete article
Walmart Heiress Educates On Why ICE Needs To Release 70% Of Detainees In New Ad 03/25/2026
(Christy may be right on this for the wrong reasons; Walmart exploits immigrants for low wages, since our system doesn't protect thier rights, so they profit from this recommendation. Grassroots advocates object to both abuse by ICE and Wall Street Oligarchs, but they can't afford expensive ads. This media outlet may be providing propaganda for the Oligarchs even if they claim to defend minorities.)
While Walton is known to live a quiet life in Wyoming, she has no problem being a key donor for a number of anti-Trump political causes.
Heiress to the Walmart fortune, Christy Walton, is giving lessons on why U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should release a large number of detainees in a new full-page digital ad that appears to have been published in the March 22 issue of The New York Times, Forbes reports.
Walton says ICE should release a large number of detainees as “more than 70% of those taken have no criminal conviction.” “Free the 70% of those in custody of ICE without a criminal conviction,” the ad read, quoting text of the Fourth Amendment.
“Hold due process for those who remain. Free the People. Find the People who have been deported to countries unfamiliar and unknown to them. Free the People. Complete article
(Christy may be right on this for the wrong reasons; Walmart exploits immigrants for low wages, since our system doesn't protect thier rights, so they profit from this recommendation. Grassroots advocates object to both abuse by ICE and Wall Street Oligarchs, but they can't afford expensive ads. This media outlet may be providing propaganda for the Oligarchs even if they claim to defend minorities.)
While Walton is known to live a quiet life in Wyoming, she has no problem being a key donor for a number of anti-Trump political causes.
Heiress to the Walmart fortune, Christy Walton, is giving lessons on why U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should release a large number of detainees in a new full-page digital ad that appears to have been published in the March 22 issue of The New York Times, Forbes reports.
Walton says ICE should release a large number of detainees as “more than 70% of those taken have no criminal conviction.” “Free the 70% of those in custody of ICE without a criminal conviction,” the ad read, quoting text of the Fourth Amendment.
“Hold due process for those who remain. Free the People. Find the People who have been deported to countries unfamiliar and unknown to them. Free the People. Complete article
Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features 03/24/2026
Prospective Vizio TV buyers should know there’s a good chance the set won’t work properly without a Walmart account. In an attempt to better serve advertisers, Walmart, which bought Vizio in December 2024, announced this week that select newly purchased Vizio TVs now require a Walmart account for setup and accessing smart TV features.
Since 2024, Vizio TVs have required a Vizio account, which a Vizio OS website says is necessary for accessing “exclusive offers, subscription management, and tailored support.” Accounts are also central to Vizio’s business, which is largely driven by ads and tracking tied to its OS.
A Walmart spokesperson confirmed to Ars Technica that Walmart accounts will be mandatory on “select new Vizio OS TVs” for owners to complete onboarding and to use smart TV features. The representative added:
Complete article
Prospective Vizio TV buyers should know there’s a good chance the set won’t work properly without a Walmart account. In an attempt to better serve advertisers, Walmart, which bought Vizio in December 2024, announced this week that select newly purchased Vizio TVs now require a Walmart account for setup and accessing smart TV features.
Since 2024, Vizio TVs have required a Vizio account, which a Vizio OS website says is necessary for accessing “exclusive offers, subscription management, and tailored support.” Accounts are also central to Vizio’s business, which is largely driven by ads and tracking tied to its OS.
A Walmart spokesperson confirmed to Ars Technica that Walmart accounts will be mandatory on “select new Vizio OS TVs” for owners to complete onboarding and to use smart TV features. The representative added:
Customers who already have an existing Vizio account are being given the option to merge their Vizio account with their Walmart account. Customers with an existing Vizio account can opt out by deleting their Vizio account.
Complete article
Walmart delivery by Google company drone may soon be coming to the San Francisco Bay Area 03/24/2026
San Francisco Bay Area residents who want food, groceries or other small items sent to their homes will soon have another option: drone delivery.
Wing, a California startup owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, said it is expanding its service to that area in the coming months. The company’s yellow-and-white drones can deliver small packages in under 30 minutes. Its fastest delivery time has been under three minutes.
“Customers can get their last-minute ingredients, small household items, and meals without sitting in traffic,” the company said in an announcement on Monday. Complete article
San Francisco Bay Area residents who want food, groceries or other small items sent to their homes will soon have another option: drone delivery.
Wing, a California startup owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, said it is expanding its service to that area in the coming months. The company’s yellow-and-white drones can deliver small packages in under 30 minutes. Its fastest delivery time has been under three minutes.
“Customers can get their last-minute ingredients, small household items, and meals without sitting in traffic,” the company said in an announcement on Monday. Complete article
Man arrested for sexual imposition at Ohio Walmart 03/24/2026
Transit Road NY Walmart Makes Emergency Evacuation 03/2/2026
Card Capers: Father And Son Charged After Md. Walmart Trading Card Theft Bust 03/24/2026
Convicted shoplifter arrested after unwelcome return to Fla. Walmart in The Villages 03/24/2026
Tx. Walmart employee charged after discharging firearm 03/27/2026
The Walmart employee who discharged a firearm while working curbside pickup, Rosel Simpson, 21, has been charged with deadly conduct/discharge of firearm.
Baytown officers responded to a shooting incident Thursday involving a male employee at Walmart on Garth Road. No injuries were reported.
Simpson told police that he encountered three individuals with whom he has had prior issues. According to the employee, the three men approached him, and he felt threatened, so he discharged a firearm.
Two vehicles were struck by gunfire, police say. The employee was detained at the scene, and a firearm was recovered. Complete article
The Walmart employee who discharged a firearm while working curbside pickup, Rosel Simpson, 21, has been charged with deadly conduct/discharge of firearm.
Baytown officers responded to a shooting incident Thursday involving a male employee at Walmart on Garth Road. No injuries were reported.
Simpson told police that he encountered three individuals with whom he has had prior issues. According to the employee, the three men approached him, and he felt threatened, so he discharged a firearm.
Two vehicles were struck by gunfire, police say. The employee was detained at the scene, and a firearm was recovered. Complete article
Woman charged with firing gun in Missouri Walmart parking lot 03/26/2026
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A St. Louis County woman is charged with firing a gun at a victim during a violent altercation in a Walmart parking lot.
According to records filed in the 21st Judicial Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Tionne Harris, 24, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action following an incident that allegedly took place March 23 in Maplewood.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Harris and a family member were in a Walmart parking lot when a dispute erupted with a victim. A verbal argument escalated into a physical fight between Harris’ cousin and the victim.
Investigators say Harris joined the altercation by stomping on the victim after the victim fell to the ground. Once the parties separated and the victim stood up, Harris allegedly retrieved a firearm and fired a shot at the victim the complaint states. Police recovered a spent shell casing at the scene. Complete article
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A St. Louis County woman is charged with firing a gun at a victim during a violent altercation in a Walmart parking lot.
According to records filed in the 21st Judicial Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Tionne Harris, 24, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action following an incident that allegedly took place March 23 in Maplewood.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Harris and a family member were in a Walmart parking lot when a dispute erupted with a victim. A verbal argument escalated into a physical fight between Harris’ cousin and the victim.
Investigators say Harris joined the altercation by stomping on the victim after the victim fell to the ground. Once the parties separated and the victim stood up, Harris allegedly retrieved a firearm and fired a shot at the victim the complaint states. Police recovered a spent shell casing at the scene. Complete article
Woman accused of Chandler Ariz. carjacking at high school, Walmart robbery arrested 03/26/2026
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A 38-year-old woman is accused of a violent crime spree that began with a daytime carjacking at a Chandler high school.
Raven White faces felony charges, including armed robbery and aggravated assault, after police tracked her down in the desert within 24 hours of the initial crime.
It began at Hamilton High School on Jan. 20. Court records say a stranger, later identified as White, opened a 17-year-old girl’s car door, pointed a gun at her head and threatened to shoot if she did not hand over her car. The incident prompted the school to go into lockdown.
As Chandler police canvassed the area, they received another 911 call. Investigators say White drove the stolen car to a nearby Walmart, where she robbed the store.
“With her left hand, she pointed a gun at me. She said, ‘Don’t be a hero today,’” a Walmart employee said in body camera footage. Complete article
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A 38-year-old woman is accused of a violent crime spree that began with a daytime carjacking at a Chandler high school.
Raven White faces felony charges, including armed robbery and aggravated assault, after police tracked her down in the desert within 24 hours of the initial crime.
It began at Hamilton High School on Jan. 20. Court records say a stranger, later identified as White, opened a 17-year-old girl’s car door, pointed a gun at her head and threatened to shoot if she did not hand over her car. The incident prompted the school to go into lockdown.
As Chandler police canvassed the area, they received another 911 call. Investigators say White drove the stolen car to a nearby Walmart, where she robbed the store.
“With her left hand, she pointed a gun at me. She said, ‘Don’t be a hero today,’” a Walmart employee said in body camera footage. Complete article
Loaded Glock found on Walmart fraud suspect from Vallejo Ca.: police 03/26/2026
(KRON) — A Vallejo man accused of fraud at Walmart was found to have a loaded, illegal Glock 27 firearm in his car at the time of his arrest, said the American Canyon Police Department.
Arturo Russell, 37, allegedly bought an item from Walmart, “returned it for cash, then selected the same item from the shelf and attempted to return it again using the original receipt,” according to ACPD.
American Canyon police said they soon located Russell’s vehicle in the area of Flosden Road and Via Bellagio after Walmart provided officers a description of Russell, his vehicle and what direction he was traveling toward.
“During the investigation, officers determined the driver was under the influence,” said ACPD. “He was also found to be in possession of suspected cocaine and had a loaded, unregistered Glock 27 firearm in his car.” Complete article
(KRON) — A Vallejo man accused of fraud at Walmart was found to have a loaded, illegal Glock 27 firearm in his car at the time of his arrest, said the American Canyon Police Department.
Arturo Russell, 37, allegedly bought an item from Walmart, “returned it for cash, then selected the same item from the shelf and attempted to return it again using the original receipt,” according to ACPD.
American Canyon police said they soon located Russell’s vehicle in the area of Flosden Road and Via Bellagio after Walmart provided officers a description of Russell, his vehicle and what direction he was traveling toward.
“During the investigation, officers determined the driver was under the influence,” said ACPD. “He was also found to be in possession of suspected cocaine and had a loaded, unregistered Glock 27 firearm in his car.” Complete article
Four dead in crash near Tiffin Ohio Walmart 03/27/2026
TIFFIN, Ohio (WTVG) - Four people have died in a crash near Tiffin.
The crash occurred on State Route 18, near County Road 48 around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a Ford Focus, operated by Hermoiney Greenler, 19, Bucyrus, was eastbound on S.R. 18 and lost control.
The vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree before becoming partially submerged in a pond. Complete article
TIFFIN, Ohio (WTVG) - Four people have died in a crash near Tiffin.
The crash occurred on State Route 18, near County Road 48 around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a Ford Focus, operated by Hermoiney Greenler, 19, Bucyrus, was eastbound on S.R. 18 and lost control.
The vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree before becoming partially submerged in a pond. Complete article
Car goes airborne, crashes into Walmart store in Medina Township Ohio: See photos and video from the scene 03/28/2026
Photos from the scene show the vehicle resting partially inside the building.
MEDINA, Medina Township — A car slammed into the Walmart store in the 4100 block of Pearl Road in Medina Township on Saturday afternoon.
The Medina Township Police Department tells 3News it was around 4:37 p.m. when authorities responded to the scene with Medina City Fire and the Medina Life Support Team.
Upon their arrival, authorities say they learned a 44-year-old man from Medina was driving a 2013 Audi when he "experienced a medical emergency while driving in the parking lot." Complete article
Photos from the scene show the vehicle resting partially inside the building.
MEDINA, Medina Township — A car slammed into the Walmart store in the 4100 block of Pearl Road in Medina Township on Saturday afternoon.
The Medina Township Police Department tells 3News it was around 4:37 p.m. when authorities responded to the scene with Medina City Fire and the Medina Life Support Team.
Upon their arrival, authorities say they learned a 44-year-old man from Medina was driving a 2013 Audi when he "experienced a medical emergency while driving in the parking lot." Complete article
'Blind man' wanted in Lake Wales Fla. for battery, assault of Walmart staff: Police 03/27/2026
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Lake Wales police are looking to identify and locate a "blind man" wanted for battery and assault of a Walmart employee.
Authorities said on March 23, the unidentified man entered the Walmart in the 2000 block of Highway 60 East in Lake Wales.
Police said he claimed to be blind, wearing dark sunglasses, and being accompanied by a dog he stated is used to guide him.
Police said "was struggling to get through the self-checkout line when a customer was in his way, so he became aggressive and started cursing at the customer."
When Walmart staff attempted to assist him, the unidentified man began yelling at the employee, according to police. Authorities said when the staff attempted to walk away to help another customer, the unidentified man attempted to grab the employee's vest. Complete article
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Lake Wales police are looking to identify and locate a "blind man" wanted for battery and assault of a Walmart employee.
Authorities said on March 23, the unidentified man entered the Walmart in the 2000 block of Highway 60 East in Lake Wales.
Police said he claimed to be blind, wearing dark sunglasses, and being accompanied by a dog he stated is used to guide him.
Police said "was struggling to get through the self-checkout line when a customer was in his way, so he became aggressive and started cursing at the customer."
When Walmart staff attempted to assist him, the unidentified man began yelling at the employee, according to police. Authorities said when the staff attempted to walk away to help another customer, the unidentified man attempted to grab the employee's vest. Complete article
Woman attacks driver in Fla. Walmart parking lot for getting too close to her, then slipped her cuffs when cops tried to take her to jail: Police 03/27/2026
An Alabama woman was arrested in Florida this week for attacking two elderly women in a big-box store parking lot while she was drunk and high, law enforcement in the Sunshine State says.
Allie Grace Barrentine, 25, stands accused of two counts of battery on a person 65 years of age or older, and one count each of resisting an officer without violence and disorderly conduct, according to the Panama City Beach Police Department.
The underlying incident occurred on Monday night at a Walmart Supercenter on Panama City Beach Parkway in the city of the same name — a small resort town located along the Florida Panhandle.
Around 7:40 p.m. on the day in question, police officers were called to the parking lot, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law&Crime. There, police allege, the defendant "actually and intentionally" ended up striking both of the victims. Complete article
An Alabama woman was arrested in Florida this week for attacking two elderly women in a big-box store parking lot while she was drunk and high, law enforcement in the Sunshine State says.
Allie Grace Barrentine, 25, stands accused of two counts of battery on a person 65 years of age or older, and one count each of resisting an officer without violence and disorderly conduct, according to the Panama City Beach Police Department.
The underlying incident occurred on Monday night at a Walmart Supercenter on Panama City Beach Parkway in the city of the same name — a small resort town located along the Florida Panhandle.
Around 7:40 p.m. on the day in question, police officers were called to the parking lot, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law&Crime. There, police allege, the defendant "actually and intentionally" ended up striking both of the victims. Complete article
Warren Pa. investigators warn of Walmart impersonation scam 03/26/2026
(WJET/WFXP)– The Warren County Crimestoppers are offering a cash reward for any information that leads to identifying and the arrest of people involved in what they called a large-scale scam attempt in the area this week.
The Warren County District Attorney’s Office said police were called on March 19 about scammers posing as Walmart’s fraud protection and telling the victim their information had been compromised.
The amount of money stolen was not disclosed; however, police believe the scams may have started outside the area but had help from local individuals to carry out the scam.
This wasn’t the only scam reported in the area this week, with Warren police also reporting at least one resident being contacted by someone posing as their chief and a sergeant and instructing them to leave cash outside their home to avoid being arrested. Complete article
(WJET/WFXP)– The Warren County Crimestoppers are offering a cash reward for any information that leads to identifying and the arrest of people involved in what they called a large-scale scam attempt in the area this week.
The Warren County District Attorney’s Office said police were called on March 19 about scammers posing as Walmart’s fraud protection and telling the victim their information had been compromised.
The amount of money stolen was not disclosed; however, police believe the scams may have started outside the area but had help from local individuals to carry out the scam.
This wasn’t the only scam reported in the area this week, with Warren police also reporting at least one resident being contacted by someone posing as their chief and a sergeant and instructing them to leave cash outside their home to avoid being arrested. Complete article
ICE deployed to Walmart checkout lanes 03/27/2026 Touch of sarcasm? You decide.
To combat chaotic scenes across Walmart’s nationwide, ICE has been deployed to police self-checkout and checkout lanes. These officers will inspect purchases and ensure no theft occurs. Wait times have exceeded two hours nationwide due to the radical left refusing to pay Walmart employees a livable wage.
ICE troops are to be dispatched shortly to select Walmart’s across the US to aid good, patriotic Walmart employees who have stuck around to continue working, but are simply overwhelmed with the amount of crooked leftist customers buying groceries and shoplifting baby food. Due to the rampant thefts, Walmart is unable to pay its employees a living wage, causing an exodus of weak liberal employees who are too lazy to get a second job.
Agents will be placed in each self-checkout area, the doors, and checkout lanes. One-hour training sessions will be required to instruct agents on proper techniques of greeting customers and scanning items. Deployed agents will be outfitted with two firearms of choice, as well as a baton and pepper spray. One agent in each store will also be mounted on a turret to further discourage shoplifting.
The increase in manpower is expected to expedite shopping trips and reduce lines by 400%. As Walmart is also not under any legal obligation to pay ICE agents, profits for shareholders are also expected to increase. A 15% “Shut Up and Pay It” sales tax will be calculated and added to each customer’s bill, then paid back to the government to support the agents, as well as to purchase bombs to drop in other countries. When employees asked if that 15% could instead go to them for a raise to a living wage, they were shot on sight for being communist sympathizers. Complete article
To combat chaotic scenes across Walmart’s nationwide, ICE has been deployed to police self-checkout and checkout lanes. These officers will inspect purchases and ensure no theft occurs. Wait times have exceeded two hours nationwide due to the radical left refusing to pay Walmart employees a livable wage.
ICE troops are to be dispatched shortly to select Walmart’s across the US to aid good, patriotic Walmart employees who have stuck around to continue working, but are simply overwhelmed with the amount of crooked leftist customers buying groceries and shoplifting baby food. Due to the rampant thefts, Walmart is unable to pay its employees a living wage, causing an exodus of weak liberal employees who are too lazy to get a second job.
Agents will be placed in each self-checkout area, the doors, and checkout lanes. One-hour training sessions will be required to instruct agents on proper techniques of greeting customers and scanning items. Deployed agents will be outfitted with two firearms of choice, as well as a baton and pepper spray. One agent in each store will also be mounted on a turret to further discourage shoplifting.
The increase in manpower is expected to expedite shopping trips and reduce lines by 400%. As Walmart is also not under any legal obligation to pay ICE agents, profits for shareholders are also expected to increase. A 15% “Shut Up and Pay It” sales tax will be calculated and added to each customer’s bill, then paid back to the government to support the agents, as well as to purchase bombs to drop in other countries. When employees asked if that 15% could instead go to them for a raise to a living wage, they were shot on sight for being communist sympathizers. Complete article
Walmart employee shares video of controversial digital price tag system malfunction 03/28/2026
"My store spent $800,000 putting them in."
A Walmart employee's video is sparking conversation after capturing a strange and hard-to-ignore moment inside a store.
Shared in the r/Walmart subreddit, the clip shows shelves lined with digital price tags flashing in unison, accompanied by the caption: "RED ALERT RED ALERT." (Click here to view footage if embed does not appear.) ....
"It means the batteries need to be replaced," one user wrote, noting that it's common for tags installed at the same time to fail together. Complete article
"My store spent $800,000 putting them in."
A Walmart employee's video is sparking conversation after capturing a strange and hard-to-ignore moment inside a store.
Shared in the r/Walmart subreddit, the clip shows shelves lined with digital price tags flashing in unison, accompanied by the caption: "RED ALERT RED ALERT." (Click here to view footage if embed does not appear.) ....
"It means the batteries need to be replaced," one user wrote, noting that it's common for tags installed at the same time to fail together. Complete article
Denton Tx. Walmart now offering drone delivery 03/26/2026
Walmart is partnering with a company called Zipline to launch drone delivery service out of another Denton store. Walmart previously tested drone delivery at its Loop 288 location in 2024.
Drone delivery is for items weighing 5.5lbs. or less. Service is also restricted by distance.
Residence interested in drone delivery can download the Zipline mobile app wherever you get your apps to check availability and place orders. Complete article
Walmart is partnering with a company called Zipline to launch drone delivery service out of another Denton store. Walmart previously tested drone delivery at its Loop 288 location in 2024.
Drone delivery is for items weighing 5.5lbs. or less. Service is also restricted by distance.
Residence interested in drone delivery can download the Zipline mobile app wherever you get your apps to check availability and place orders. Complete article
Walmart Recall Update: Fatal Warning Issued for Products Sold Nationwide 03/27/2026
A list of recalls tied to products sold at Walmart is raising fresh safety concerns, with federal agencies warning consumers about fire, burn, choking and contamination risks linked to items found in homes across the country.
A Walmart spokesperson told Newsweek: “The health and safety of our customers is a top priority. When a recall is announced, we move swiftly to remove items from sale and share up to date product warnings through our website. Customers who have recalled products should not use them.”
Ride‑On Trucks Recalled Over Fire Risk
One of the most serious recalls from March 26 involves roughly 1,980 FUNTOK ride‑on trucks sold online nationwide, including through Walmart. ...... 8 recalls total Complete article
A list of recalls tied to products sold at Walmart is raising fresh safety concerns, with federal agencies warning consumers about fire, burn, choking and contamination risks linked to items found in homes across the country.
A Walmart spokesperson told Newsweek: “The health and safety of our customers is a top priority. When a recall is announced, we move swiftly to remove items from sale and share up to date product warnings through our website. Customers who have recalled products should not use them.”
Ride‑On Trucks Recalled Over Fire Risk
One of the most serious recalls from March 26 involves roughly 1,980 FUNTOK ride‑on trucks sold online nationwide, including through Walmart. ...... 8 recalls total Complete article
Albany woman arrested for larceny at NY Walmart 03/24/2026
Man accused of stealing cashbox from Girl Scouts at New Hampshire Walmart last month jailed in Vermont, police say 03/25/2026
Suspect identified in repeated Walmart, Food Lion thefts in York County SC 03/27/2026
Teen girls recorded in Thomasville Ga. Walmart fitting room, mom says 03/27/2026
JSO: Baymeadows Fla. Walmart all-clear after early morning bomb threat, no device found 03/26/2026
Shots fired outside Odessa Tx. Walmart 03/30/2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are trying to figure out what led to a fight involving several minors that ended with a gunshot outside the Walmart on N. JBS Parkway late Friday night.
Odessa Police released that officers were called to the store at 4210 N. JBS Parkway around 10 p.m. on March 27 after a report of a subject with a gun.
Investigators say the situation started inside the store, where a fight broke out between multiple minors.
Walmart employees eventually escorted five minors out of the building.
A second fight happened outside near the store’s north entrance, and at one point, one minor reportedly threatened another with a knife.
During the fight, a gun was shot and several of the minor ran from the area. Complete article
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are trying to figure out what led to a fight involving several minors that ended with a gunshot outside the Walmart on N. JBS Parkway late Friday night.
Odessa Police released that officers were called to the store at 4210 N. JBS Parkway around 10 p.m. on March 27 after a report of a subject with a gun.
Investigators say the situation started inside the store, where a fight broke out between multiple minors.
Walmart employees eventually escorted five minors out of the building.
A second fight happened outside near the store’s north entrance, and at one point, one minor reportedly threatened another with a knife.
During the fight, a gun was shot and several of the minor ran from the area. Complete article
Human Remains Discovered Near Tx. Walmart Have Been Identified as Missing Texarkana Woman 03/30/2026
Human remains discovered last year in a wooded area near Waggoner Creek have now been positively identified as those of Amber Michelle French, a Texarkana woman who had been missing since early 2025.
The remains were found in August 2025 by an individual walking through a wooded area near New Boston Road. At the time, authorities were unable to immediately determine the identity, and the case remained under investigation pending forensic testing.
Officials have now confirmed through DNA analysis that the remains belong to French, who was 43 years old. Complete article
Human remains discovered last year in a wooded area near Waggoner Creek have now been positively identified as those of Amber Michelle French, a Texarkana woman who had been missing since early 2025.
The remains were found in August 2025 by an individual walking through a wooded area near New Boston Road. At the time, authorities were unable to immediately determine the identity, and the case remained under investigation pending forensic testing.
Officials have now confirmed through DNA analysis that the remains belong to French, who was 43 years old. Complete article
2 wanted after motorcycle chase through Walmart parking lot, deputies say 03/30/2026
HART COUNTY, Ga. — Two people are wanted after a motorcycle chase with deputies through a Walmart parking lot, according to the Hart County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said they tried to pull over a motorcycle Saturday night at the Murphy USA in the Walmart parking lot.
They said the motorcycle drove away, traveling through the Walmart parking lot and into the Dollar Tree parking lot before turning around and re-entering the Walmart parking lot. Complete article
HART COUNTY, Ga. — Two people are wanted after a motorcycle chase with deputies through a Walmart parking lot, according to the Hart County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said they tried to pull over a motorcycle Saturday night at the Murphy USA in the Walmart parking lot.
They said the motorcycle drove away, traveling through the Walmart parking lot and into the Dollar Tree parking lot before turning around and re-entering the Walmart parking lot. Complete article
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Suspect arrested in deadly stabbing at Walmart in Conway Arkansas following police shooting 04/01/2026
CONWAY, Ark. – Police in Conway have arrested a person who they believe is responsible for a deadly stabbing at Walmart.
According to the Conway Police Department, the stabbing happened Tuesday before midnight at the Walmart located at 1155 Skyline Drive.
Officers said one victim was killed but have not released their identity. Complete article
Conway police investigate deadly Walmart stabbing as friends mourn loss of coworker 04/01/2026 Police are investigating, and friends are mourning a beloved Conway Walmart worker who was fatally stabbed on Tuesday.
Walmart Employee Killed in Late Night Stabbing Suspect in Custody After Officer Involved Shooting in Conway 04/01/2026
Walmart employee fatally stabbed in random attack by thug who believed victim was a ‘demon’: cops 04/03/2026
CONWAY, Ark. – Police in Conway have arrested a person who they believe is responsible for a deadly stabbing at Walmart.
According to the Conway Police Department, the stabbing happened Tuesday before midnight at the Walmart located at 1155 Skyline Drive.
Officers said one victim was killed but have not released their identity. Complete article
Conway police investigate deadly Walmart stabbing as friends mourn loss of coworker 04/01/2026 Police are investigating, and friends are mourning a beloved Conway Walmart worker who was fatally stabbed on Tuesday.
Walmart Employee Killed in Late Night Stabbing Suspect in Custody After Officer Involved Shooting in Conway 04/01/2026
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Greensboro NC officers investigating Walmart stabbing, police say 03/31/2026
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro police are investigating a reported stabbing at a Walmart on Tuesday night.
At 7:26 p.m., officers responded to the Walmart on 4424 W. Wendover Ave. when they were told about a stabbing, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release.
Officers found one victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Complete article
NC Walmart shopper slashes employee's throat deep enough to reach her lung: Cops 04/02/2026
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro police are investigating a reported stabbing at a Walmart on Tuesday night.
At 7:26 p.m., officers responded to the Walmart on 4424 W. Wendover Ave. when they were told about a stabbing, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release.
Officers found one victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Complete article
NC Walmart shopper slashes employee's throat deep enough to reach her lung: Cops 04/02/2026
Brawl breaks out at Subway inside Central NY Walmart; woman hit with metal chair 03/30/2026
New Hartford, N.Y. - A fight that started inside a Central New York Walmart has resulted in an arrest for hitting a woman with a metal chair, according to the New Hartford Police Department.
The fight was initially a verbal dispute but escalated into a physical altercation and spilled outside the building with six people involved, police said.
Following the fight, police arrested Kyle Quinn, 23, of Utica, who was charged with: Complete article
Fight Breaks Out at New Hartford Walmart, Woman Hit With Chair 03/30/2026
New Hartford, N.Y. - A fight that started inside a Central New York Walmart has resulted in an arrest for hitting a woman with a metal chair, according to the New Hartford Police Department.
The fight was initially a verbal dispute but escalated into a physical altercation and spilled outside the building with six people involved, police said.
Following the fight, police arrested Kyle Quinn, 23, of Utica, who was charged with: Complete article
Fight Breaks Out at New Hartford Walmart, Woman Hit With Chair 03/30/2026
What started as car trouble ended in flames at Gwinnett Ga. Walmart 03/31/2026
DULUTH, Ga. — A stop at a Duluth Walmart quickly took an unexpected turn Tuesday morning.
Duluth police and Gwinnett County Fire responded to a vehicle fire at a Walmart parking lot.
Officers say the driver had just parked after noticing their car was overheating and went inside the store to pick up coolant.
However, when the driver returned, officials say the car was fully engulfed in flames by the time first responders arrived. Complete article
DULUTH, Ga. — A stop at a Duluth Walmart quickly took an unexpected turn Tuesday morning.
Duluth police and Gwinnett County Fire responded to a vehicle fire at a Walmart parking lot.
Officers say the driver had just parked after noticing their car was overheating and went inside the store to pick up coolant.
However, when the driver returned, officials say the car was fully engulfed in flames by the time first responders arrived. Complete article
CPSC REMOVES HAZARDOUS “SUICIDE CORDS” FROM WALMART, EBAY, AND ALIEXPRESS 03/31/2026
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has successfully secured the removal of hazardous male-to-male extension cords (commonly known as “suicide cords”) from major online marketplaces including Walmart, eBay, and AliExpress, and is urgently warning consumers to stop using these products immediately. These cords feature two male ends with exposed prongs that can become energized when plugged in, creating a high risk of electrocution or fire. They are often misused for backfeeding power from a generator into a home’s electrical system—a dangerous and potentially deadly practice—and their short length encourages operating generators too close to or inside homes, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The recalled cords are typically blue, red, or yellow, have a three-prong black plug, and were manufactured in China. Specific listings removed include products sold by various China-based companies such as Shenzhen Lieniao Import & Export, Wz-Ei Co. Ltd., Ganjiang New District Yuslow Toys Sales Co. Ltd., and others on the respective platforms.
CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman emphasized that these cords have no legitimate household use and pose serious risks of fire and electrocution. The agency has warned about these hazards for years and has now taken stronger action by obtaining delisting commitments from the e-commerce platforms. The Chinese sellers have been unresponsive to CPSC’s requests for recalls or information. Walmart, eBay, and AliExpress have also committed to proactively identifying and removing similar hazardous products in the future. Complete article
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has successfully secured the removal of hazardous male-to-male extension cords (commonly known as “suicide cords”) from major online marketplaces including Walmart, eBay, and AliExpress, and is urgently warning consumers to stop using these products immediately. These cords feature two male ends with exposed prongs that can become energized when plugged in, creating a high risk of electrocution or fire. They are often misused for backfeeding power from a generator into a home’s electrical system—a dangerous and potentially deadly practice—and their short length encourages operating generators too close to or inside homes, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The recalled cords are typically blue, red, or yellow, have a three-prong black plug, and were manufactured in China. Specific listings removed include products sold by various China-based companies such as Shenzhen Lieniao Import & Export, Wz-Ei Co. Ltd., Ganjiang New District Yuslow Toys Sales Co. Ltd., and others on the respective platforms.
CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman emphasized that these cords have no legitimate household use and pose serious risks of fire and electrocution. The agency has warned about these hazards for years and has now taken stronger action by obtaining delisting commitments from the e-commerce platforms. The Chinese sellers have been unresponsive to CPSC’s requests for recalls or information. Walmart, eBay, and AliExpress have also committed to proactively identifying and removing similar hazardous products in the future. Complete article
Former Walmart chairman Rob Walton buys cricket team for $1.63 billion 03/30/2026
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Former Walmart chairman Rob Walton and U.S. businessman Kal Somani have become part of the first consortium to purchase an Indian Premier League cricket team for over $1 billion, according to Fortune magazine.
Walton and Somani bought the Rajasthan Royals, which the Indian media valued at $1.63 billion, the highest value a cricket team has ever been bought out for, signing the agreement on March 24.
Another U.S. consortium quickly overshadowed that deal on the same day by purchasing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the league's reigning champions, for an estimated $1.78 billion.
The two investments come as a significant increase from when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru sold in 2008 for around $111.6 million and the Rajasthan Royals for $67 million. Complete article
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Former Walmart chairman Rob Walton and U.S. businessman Kal Somani have become part of the first consortium to purchase an Indian Premier League cricket team for over $1 billion, according to Fortune magazine.
Walton and Somani bought the Rajasthan Royals, which the Indian media valued at $1.63 billion, the highest value a cricket team has ever been bought out for, signing the agreement on March 24.
Another U.S. consortium quickly overshadowed that deal on the same day by purchasing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the league's reigning champions, for an estimated $1.78 billion.
The two investments come as a significant increase from when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru sold in 2008 for around $111.6 million and the Rajasthan Royals for $67 million. Complete article
Kisling Receives Plea Deal After Terroism Threat at the Knoxville Iowa Walmart 03/28/2026
Defendant in El Rancho Colorado shooting, I-70 chase pleads guilty 03/30/2026 On March 30, he pleaded guilty to three counts: motor vehicle theft, vehicular eluding and second-degree assault. The other three counts were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. When officers attempted to stop the truck, it reportedly rammed their vehicles. One officer opened fire, and then multiple officers pursued the truck down eastbound I-70. (The suspect didn't fire the gun, only the police, there's no indication the suspect had a gun.)
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