Walmart had another eight shootings related to their business, most if not all on their property in March 2025 with two people killed in two incidents including one person killed by police officers in a chase and shooting that began on Walmart property, but he was killed at a nearby parking lot. There was also another shooting across the street from a Walmart where police injured a 'fugitive' and a shooting in an apartment complex right behind a Walmart that killed one person. They finally abandoned efforts to get the death penalty of the El Paso shooting almost six years ago, and the lawyer for the defendant claims he was schizophrenic and that he believed he was fulfilling Donald Trump's wishes when he committed the shooting. I went into this previously in Burying Solutions to Prevent Gilroy, Dayton and El Paso Shootings 08/15/2019 and I included a short article by Professor James Garbarino, "Is Inciting Domestic Terrorism an Impeachable Offense?" 08/06/2019, which is half way down my article, which also includes other excerpts from Professor Garbarino and other credible sources.
In addition to the person killed in a shooting there was also another body found on their premises, one person killed in a fire, and four more people killed in accidents for a total of eight people killed on their property, which is more than the usual number of people killed in vehicle accidents, but slightly less than the usual number of people killed by all causes on their premises. there were also several gun related crimes without firing shots, at least that got reported on the internet, but search engines aren't reporting as much crime as they used to, so it's virtually guaranteed there's more that aren't being reported. This has always been the case with minor crimes, like shop lifting, but it was more likely that they would report on major crimes like those involving guns, which is not necesarily the case any more, possibly even for shootings. There was also one big story with a large police presence, but no explanation about why, which has happened a couple times in recent months; I can't rule out the possibility that it might have been another major crime, whether it involved a shooting or not.
There was also a viral story about someone that allegedly tried to kidnap a small child in a Georgia store, where the mother eventually started claiming that she has a "tug of war" to prevent him from taking her child. but after a few days the lawyer for the suspect claimed it was all a misunderstanding and that he was trying to help and make sure the child didn't fall off a handicapped scooter, and other aspects of the story seem to support his claim, but many news outlets continued to repeat the sensational and shocking version without updating the story with his explanation. Apparently the mother, who wasn't handicapped at all was using a handicapped scooter anyway and letting her kids ride with her, when someone, who may have been an immigrant from India or that region, asked her where the Tylenol was, when the incident happened.
She didn't immediately call for help, and he went about his business as if nothing had happened, instead of trying to escape like a kidnapper might be expected to do. He went to an employee to ask where the Tylenol was and bought it, as if nothing happened. Her story became more dramatic later, and when told about his claim that it was a misunderstanding she didn't rule it out and hoped he was telling the truth, saying she'll let police decide after viewing the video, which they have, but they refused to release it. Without seeing the video it's impossible to be certain, but his story seems more credible, although the media is often pushing the more sensational, and possibly false version.
There were also at least three high profile people that were fired after being caught shoplifting at Walmart including a principal, a corporate attorney, and another cop. There are at least three or four cops arrested every year for shop lifting and all the reports that I remember say they were quickly fired, or, like this case, they resigned to avoid being fired. Most reports that I've seen come out shortly after the incident, but this is an exception. Mark Allan Leenerts was arrested on October 6, 2023 but I saw no media reports about it at that time, nor did I see any media reports when he plead guilty in August 2024. The reason he made the news this month was because his licence to practice law was revoked this month and he chose not to contest it. They also report that he was put on "administrative leave" when he was arrested, without specifying if it was with pay, although my best guess is it was not.
They follow a standard operating procedure and police are always fired for this, but when charged with violence against the poor, sometimes even when it was innocent people, they often fight much harder to keep their jobs, sometimes succeeding or getting paid when they're under investigation. This adds to evidence that the government is far more concerned about protecting the property of the rich, even when it's petty amounts, than they are with protecting the rest of us, even when they kill innocent people. The fact that this wasn't reported promptly when it happened also indicates that it may be more common than most people know, and we can't know how common it might be. Now that more than 90% media has been consolidated into the control of six corporations they're often less likely to report on corporate fraud of many kinds, and since the police enforce a rigged system favoring the wealthy they may also be reluctant to report on them, even if it's sensational.
There was also a case where a Leavenworth Kansas man posed as a security guard for Walmart, took a woman to the back of the store and raped her there; the article isn't clear, but it seems likely he would be familiar with the area, possibly knowing a real employee, or even being a former employee.
Another man went on a wild rampage in the store destroying TVs, smashing a glass door and other destruction before being detained. There were also various assault including a man kicking an elderly man for mistaking him for an employee, assault on police officers and employees, and a large variety of other crimes.
There were more card skimmers found in various stores in three different states, including Pennsylvania, where they caught the suspect, Virginia, and North Carolina, where arrests weren't widely reported. This is now routine and Walmart makes little effort to warn customers or safeguard their data, nor are the quick to cut back on self-checkouts, which make it easier to install these devises undetected, although there have also been a few found on regular register, possibly after distracting the cashier, or even with the help of the cashier, which hasn't been proven that I know of, but seems possible.
One person was arrested for printing what they consider obscene material, which may or may not have been a legitimate concern; but there may also be concerns about employees spying on things people print up at Walmart. And there was another massive theft of jewelry, which is semi-routine, but the value of this is based almost entirely on advertising hype, since this does nothing to improve the quality of life, just making some people feel more important than others; yet stores and police often treat this type of theft as worse than violence against the working class.
There has been a large surge on bomb threats, or at least there seems to be based on media reports, and one reporter speculated on a possible common link making the threats, even without evidence to support this theory, and some of the suspects are, as usual, only related to one or two bomb threats. Walmart has always had bomb threats, but they're almost all false alarms. It may be as likely if not more likely that either Walmart Home Office changed their policy on evacuation for some reason leading to more reports, or media oligarchs, with six corporations controlling over 90% of the news, changed their recommendations on reporting it.
A well liked Walmart greeter was fired for harassing or detaining customers he suspected of shoplifting, supposedly against company policy, which often changes without letting the public, or possibly employees know. This is one of many cases like this with over eager vigilante workers; but they rarely consider the obvious fact that this increased dramatically due to self-checkout and store design, and the obvious solution is reversing those absurd policies. This is one of many complaints about loss prevention policies that often lead to false accusations.
In addition to the four people killed in accidents, crashes, including two overturned Walmart trucks on opposite sides of the country, DWIs, chases, hit and runs, vandalism of a Tesla and other automobile crimes. Two vehicles caught fire at their stores, and at least six other fires in their store or near their property, with few if any suspected to be arson, which is rare, they have arson almost every month, usually several of them. There were also a couple knife crimes, one where a person stabbed himself and another where another person stabbed two other people.
Walmart had at least nine more major recalls including at least a couple that could be life threatening, like a Nasal wash that might cause fatal infection or tires that could cause crashes, other recalls include baby products, including high chairs or loungers, Lean Cuisine meals, sunscreen, crackers with possible metal contamination, and dressers that might tip over. Tipping over dressers is something that gets recalled at least once or twice almost every year, and it's easy to recognize standards to prevent these items from being bought let alone recalled, yet they keep cutting too many corners over and over again at the expense of consumers and risk of children.
Do you want people to preach the Bible while you shop?
Do you want to preach the Bible to others while they shop?
Well apparently the vast majority of people don't like this, and it doesn't work; yet, in some areas Evangelists keep trying and Walmart workers seem to let them. But they do stop efforts to unionize or speak out for customers rights fast!
Do you think washing cars is an appropriate punishment for shoplifting? One Michigan Judge thought so but the higher courts disagreed. Whether this is right or wrong, there's no effort to implement more effective solutions that already work, like eliminating self-checkout, creating an economic system not driving people to desperation, or holding the rich equally responsible for their crimes, like wage theft and many other white collar crimes, which do much more damage.
How often do you try to get away with theft by using a handicapped scooter that doesn't go more than a few miles an hour?
Whether you do it or not, other do this several times each year, often with amusing slow speed chases.
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 2025. According to the "Is Walmart Safe?" the average store in their sampling had 250 incidents per year indicating that these are only a fraction of the crime reports at Walmart, and presumably, the ones most likely to make the news on the internet nationwide. This isn't statistically representative, as the 2006 or the "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" study or some of the studies cited by Stacy Mitchell; but it does provide some additional information that may help recognize how many problems there are at Walmart.
Gainesville Fla. Walmart standoff ends after 6 hours; person in custody, police say 03/01/2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A Walmart Supercenter and nearby businesses in Gainesville, Florida, were evacuated for hours on Saturday after someone barricaded themselves inside a trailer in the parking lot, and fired shots, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
The incident began around 8 a.m. and ended shortly after 2 p.m. The person was taken into custody shortly before 2 p.m.
What we know:
A 5-hour standoff in the parking lot of a Walmart in Gainesville, near State Road 93 and State Road 24, has ended. The alleged person involved has been taken into police custody, Gainesville police said.
Several agencies responded to the Walmart Supercenter around 7:50 a.m. regarding a suspicious person who had reportedly fired shots and then barricaded themselves inside a trailer, police said.
Police said in a news release that the person had fired shots again from the trailer. No one was hurt in the shootings, police said. Complete article
UPDATE: South Florida woman faces 22 charges after armed standoff in Walmart parking lot 03/01/2025
GPD officials say woman arrested for Walmart armed standoff had previous gun charges in Jacksonville 03/02/2025
Woman calls 911 on herself during armed standoff at Gainesville Walmart: ‘I have a gun right here’ 03/04/2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A Walmart Supercenter and nearby businesses in Gainesville, Florida, were evacuated for hours on Saturday after someone barricaded themselves inside a trailer in the parking lot, and fired shots, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
The incident began around 8 a.m. and ended shortly after 2 p.m. The person was taken into custody shortly before 2 p.m.
What we know:
A 5-hour standoff in the parking lot of a Walmart in Gainesville, near State Road 93 and State Road 24, has ended. The alleged person involved has been taken into police custody, Gainesville police said.
Several agencies responded to the Walmart Supercenter around 7:50 a.m. regarding a suspicious person who had reportedly fired shots and then barricaded themselves inside a trailer, police said.
Police said in a news release that the person had fired shots again from the trailer. No one was hurt in the shootings, police said. Complete article
UPDATE: South Florida woman faces 22 charges after armed standoff in Walmart parking lot 03/01/2025
GPD officials say woman arrested for Walmart armed standoff had previous gun charges in Jacksonville 03/02/2025
Woman calls 911 on herself during armed standoff at Gainesville Walmart: ‘I have a gun right here’ 03/04/2025
NC Walmart shooting leaves 1 injured: RRPD working to identify subjects involved 03/03/2025
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Law enforcement responded to a shooting at the Roanoke Rapids Walmart Sunday night that left one injured.
According to a press release from Interim Chief Harold Phillips with the Roanoke Rapids Police, officers responded at about 10 p.m. to the establishment on Premier Boulevard about a shooting inside. Upon arrival, officers learned the parties involved had fled the scene, and detectives were called in to investigate the crime and collect evidence. Investigators were notified while en route to the scene of a shooting victim at the hospital who was injured at that crime scene. The press release continues that the victim was transported to another medical facility for treatment, and the victim's condition is unknown at this time.
Interim Chief Phillips told the Herald Monday that the victim is 23 years old, and the situation appeared to have been an altercation that began in the Walmart parking lot and ended up inside the establishment. He said law enforcement is working to identify the subjects involved, and the public is not in any danger. Complete article
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Law enforcement responded to a shooting at the Roanoke Rapids Walmart Sunday night that left one injured.
According to a press release from Interim Chief Harold Phillips with the Roanoke Rapids Police, officers responded at about 10 p.m. to the establishment on Premier Boulevard about a shooting inside. Upon arrival, officers learned the parties involved had fled the scene, and detectives were called in to investigate the crime and collect evidence. Investigators were notified while en route to the scene of a shooting victim at the hospital who was injured at that crime scene. The press release continues that the victim was transported to another medical facility for treatment, and the victim's condition is unknown at this time.
Interim Chief Phillips told the Herald Monday that the victim is 23 years old, and the situation appeared to have been an altercation that began in the Walmart parking lot and ended up inside the establishment. He said law enforcement is working to identify the subjects involved, and the public is not in any danger. Complete article
Man faces robbery and weapons charges in NY Walmart lot incident 03/01/2025
Man allegedly demanded $100 for pot brownies never picked up.
GLENMONT – A 42-year-old Albany man faces robbery and weapons charges following an incident in the parking lot of Walmart on Route 9W on Monday, Jan. 29.
According to reports, at approximately 3 p.m., a man was exiting the store when he was called over to a black 2020 Honda Accord by Alden Grey, who was sitting in the driver’s seat. The man stated that Grey was upset that he did not buy marijuana cookies made by Grey’s wife and demanded $100 in payment for them.
Grey allegedly had a black firearm on his lap, prompting the man to hand over the money.
A few hours later, the man attempted to contact Grey via text and phone regarding the situation. The man informed Grey that he planned to go to the police. According to reports, Grey responded, “Don’t get yo jaw broken or come up missing over $100.” Complete article
Man allegedly demanded $100 for pot brownies never picked up.
GLENMONT – A 42-year-old Albany man faces robbery and weapons charges following an incident in the parking lot of Walmart on Route 9W on Monday, Jan. 29.
According to reports, at approximately 3 p.m., a man was exiting the store when he was called over to a black 2020 Honda Accord by Alden Grey, who was sitting in the driver’s seat. The man stated that Grey was upset that he did not buy marijuana cookies made by Grey’s wife and demanded $100 in payment for them.
Grey allegedly had a black firearm on his lap, prompting the man to hand over the money.
A few hours later, the man attempted to contact Grey via text and phone regarding the situation. The man informed Grey that he planned to go to the police. According to reports, Grey responded, “Don’t get yo jaw broken or come up missing over $100.” Complete article
Convicted felon accused of waving gun in Commerce City Colorado Walmart 03/01/2025
DENVER (KDVR) — Commerce City police arrested a convicted felon after he was reportedly caught on camera waving a gun around in a Walmart.
“Don’t be waving a gun around in Walmart. Just another Don’t. Do. It. Here,” said the Commerce City Police Department on Facebook.
On Feb. 16 at around 8 p.m., Commerce City police responded to the call at the Walmart at 5990 Dahlia St. near Pioneer Park. Complete article
DENVER (KDVR) — Commerce City police arrested a convicted felon after he was reportedly caught on camera waving a gun around in a Walmart.
“Don’t be waving a gun around in Walmart. Just another Don’t. Do. It. Here,” said the Commerce City Police Department on Facebook.
On Feb. 16 at around 8 p.m., Commerce City police responded to the call at the Walmart at 5990 Dahlia St. near Pioneer Park. Complete article
PAYMENT PROBLEMS ‘Incompetent’ blasts Walmart shopper after ‘overcharge’ on tech item – and return was rejected due to ‘number’ issue 03/01/2025
Plus, another shopper was overcharged $60 for using one of Walmart's services.
A FRUSTRATED Walmart customer had turned to social media to blast the retail giant following a snafu on their latest shopping trip.
The shopper purchased a tech product but encountered a series of issues, including being overcharged and then denied the return.
In an X post from Wednesday, the Walmart customer explained how they were overcharged for a computer mouse but didn't realize until they got home.
The shopper also noticed that the tech item didn't even work, prompting them to return to the store the next day to try and get a refund.
However, the Walmart customer was informed that they could not return the computer mouse because the serial numbers on the product and the receipt did not match up. Complete article
Plus, another shopper was overcharged $60 for using one of Walmart's services.
A FRUSTRATED Walmart customer had turned to social media to blast the retail giant following a snafu on their latest shopping trip.
The shopper purchased a tech product but encountered a series of issues, including being overcharged and then denied the return.
In an X post from Wednesday, the Walmart customer explained how they were overcharged for a computer mouse but didn't realize until they got home.
The shopper also noticed that the tech item didn't even work, prompting them to return to the store the next day to try and get a refund.
However, the Walmart customer was informed that they could not return the computer mouse because the serial numbers on the product and the receipt did not match up. Complete article
Police in NC seek info on four people in Walmart thefts, officers say 03/01/2025
East Rome Ga. Walmart Employee Jailed for Stealing, Taking Pills from Pharmacy 03/01/2025
LETTERS: Does it serve taxpayer to further prosecute Aug. 2019 El Paso Tx. Walmart mass shooter? 03/0/2025
Seneca Falls man arrested for theft at NY Walmart 03/02/2025
Three men detained in connection to Wyoming Walmart theft 03/03/2025
Police arrest suspect wanted in north Springfield Missouri Walmart shooting on Monday 03/03/2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police arrested a suspect wanted in a shooting in north Springfield on Monday.
Officers responded to an area near Kearney and Kansas around 1 p.m. on Monday. Officers found one man with a gunshot wound. Investigators say they believe there is one suspect involved.
Police believe a disturbance in the Walmart parking led to the gunfire. Officers say there’s some damage to that nearby Starbucks in the same area where the shooting happened. The victim then ended up at a restaurant near Kansas and Kearney.
A nearby witness pulling into work near Kansas Expressway and I-44 heard what sounded like a round of gunshots. “I heard like up to six,” said Tessa Shelley. Complete article
Greene County prosecutor files charges against teenager for shooting man in busy Springfield parking lot 03/05/2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police arrested a suspect wanted in a shooting in north Springfield on Monday.
Officers responded to an area near Kearney and Kansas around 1 p.m. on Monday. Officers found one man with a gunshot wound. Investigators say they believe there is one suspect involved.
Police believe a disturbance in the Walmart parking led to the gunfire. Officers say there’s some damage to that nearby Starbucks in the same area where the shooting happened. The victim then ended up at a restaurant near Kansas and Kearney.
A nearby witness pulling into work near Kansas Expressway and I-44 heard what sounded like a round of gunshots. “I heard like up to six,” said Tessa Shelley. Complete article
Greene County prosecutor files charges against teenager for shooting man in busy Springfield parking lot 03/05/2025
El Paso woman dies after 2-vehicle wreck in front of Tx. Walmart in Lower Valley 03/02/2025
A senior driver died at hospital following a two-vehicle T-bone collision in front of a Walmart Supercenter store in the Lower Valley last week, El Paso police officials said.
Norma Duarte, 77, of the Lower Valley, died at a hospital after being injured in a collision Wednesday morning, Feb. 26, in front of the Walmart Supercenter, 9441 Alameda Ave. next to Loop 375, police officials said.
The deadly collision occurred about 10:15 a.m. when Duarte was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox SUV eastbound on Alameda and attempted to make a left turn into the Walmart parking lot, a police news release stated. Complete article
A senior driver died at hospital following a two-vehicle T-bone collision in front of a Walmart Supercenter store in the Lower Valley last week, El Paso police officials said.
Norma Duarte, 77, of the Lower Valley, died at a hospital after being injured in a collision Wednesday morning, Feb. 26, in front of the Walmart Supercenter, 9441 Alameda Ave. next to Loop 375, police officials said.
The deadly collision occurred about 10:15 a.m. when Duarte was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox SUV eastbound on Alameda and attempted to make a left turn into the Walmart parking lot, a police news release stated. Complete article
Card skimming devices found at multiple Va. Walmart locations in region 03/04/2025
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Law enforcement agencies are investigating a series of card-skimming incidents at Walmart stores across the region.
Devices have been discovered at several locations, including the Walmart on Wards Road in Lynchburg and the Madison Heights Walmart, according to officials.
Lt. Greg Jones of the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office explained that the skimmers are placed on top of payment terminals and card readers, stealing data during transactions. "These are individuals that come in from out of town, other states. They travel through cities and areas and install the devices and then leave and go on to another location," said Jones. "It’s kind of like popping a cover on top of the existing card reader." Complete article
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Law enforcement agencies are investigating a series of card-skimming incidents at Walmart stores across the region.
Devices have been discovered at several locations, including the Walmart on Wards Road in Lynchburg and the Madison Heights Walmart, according to officials.
Lt. Greg Jones of the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office explained that the skimmers are placed on top of payment terminals and card readers, stealing data during transactions. "These are individuals that come in from out of town, other states. They travel through cities and areas and install the devices and then leave and go on to another location," said Jones. "It’s kind of like popping a cover on top of the existing card reader." Complete article
Nasal wash sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled for potential to cause ‘life-threatening’ infection 03/03/2025
A nasal wash brand sold at Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers is being recalled due to contamination that could put users at risk for a bacterial infection.
New York-based Ascent Consumer Products Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle Nasal Wash System due to microbial contamination with Staphylococcus aureus, which could cause a potentially life-threatening infection, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Use of any SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle Nasal Wash System products contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus can result in blood infections in users whose nasal mucosa may be compromised due to inflammation or injury caused by nasal irrigation, the USDA said in its warning. Complete article
A nasal wash brand sold at Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers is being recalled due to contamination that could put users at risk for a bacterial infection.
New York-based Ascent Consumer Products Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle Nasal Wash System due to microbial contamination with Staphylococcus aureus, which could cause a potentially life-threatening infection, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Use of any SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle Nasal Wash System products contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus can result in blood infections in users whose nasal mucosa may be compromised due to inflammation or injury caused by nasal irrigation, the USDA said in its warning. Complete article
Redstone FCU addresses unauthorized Walmart.com charges for members 03/04/2025
Redstone FCU issued a statement addressing fraudulent Walmart.com charges and advising affected members on next steps.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Some Redstone Federal Credit Union members may notice unauthorized charges from Walmart.com on their accounts. Redstone FCU are aware of the issue and are working to address it.
According to Redstone, Walmart.com is already taking steps to reverse any charges they believe to be fraudulent. The credit union is asking members to wait until the transactions fully post before disputing them. Once posted, Redstone will assist members in getting their money refunded.
To protect their accounts, Redstone recommends that members with unauthorized transactions close their affected cards and request a new one. This can be done through online banking, by calling customer service, or by visiting a branch in person. Complete article
Redstone FCU issued a statement addressing fraudulent Walmart.com charges and advising affected members on next steps.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Some Redstone Federal Credit Union members may notice unauthorized charges from Walmart.com on their accounts. Redstone FCU are aware of the issue and are working to address it.
According to Redstone, Walmart.com is already taking steps to reverse any charges they believe to be fraudulent. The credit union is asking members to wait until the transactions fully post before disputing them. Once posted, Redstone will assist members in getting their money refunded.
To protect their accounts, Redstone recommends that members with unauthorized transactions close their affected cards and request a new one. This can be done through online banking, by calling customer service, or by visiting a branch in person. Complete article
Va. Walmart shoppers warned as data-swiping devices found hidden on card readers in multiple stores 03/05/2025
Law enforcement officials have warned Walmart shoppers to be on alert after uncovering skimming devices hidden on payment terminals to steal customer card details during transactions.
Card-skimming devices have been found at several locations across Virginia, including the Walmart on Wards Road in Lynchburg and the Madison Heights Walmart, officials said. Fraudsters have placed the skimmers on top of payment terminals and card readers so they can steal data during transactions.
The suspects are part of a fraud ring that has been moving from city to city to install the devices, according to Lieutenant Greg Jones of the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. He told ABC local affiliate WSET : "These are individuals that come in from out of town, other states. They travel through cities and areas and install the devices and then leave and go on to another location." Complete article
Shoppers urged to check bank statements after skimmers found at multiple Walmart locations 03/07/2025
Law enforcement officials have warned Walmart shoppers to be on alert after uncovering skimming devices hidden on payment terminals to steal customer card details during transactions.
Card-skimming devices have been found at several locations across Virginia, including the Walmart on Wards Road in Lynchburg and the Madison Heights Walmart, officials said. Fraudsters have placed the skimmers on top of payment terminals and card readers so they can steal data during transactions.
The suspects are part of a fraud ring that has been moving from city to city to install the devices, according to Lieutenant Greg Jones of the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. He told ABC local affiliate WSET : "These are individuals that come in from out of town, other states. They travel through cities and areas and install the devices and then leave and go on to another location." Complete article
Shoppers urged to check bank statements after skimmers found at multiple Walmart locations 03/07/2025
Shopper begs Walmart to ‘trust’ customers over ’embarrassing’ self-checkout rule prompting 1-star review every time 03/05/2025
WALMART has been begged by an upset customer to stop one specific checkout rule that doesn’t “trust” shoppers.
The confused customer took to the social media platform X to ask the iconic American chain to do better.
The post from Tuesday said: “Dear @Walmart please trust me to scan my own items if you’re not going to hire anybody to work a register.
“Stop asking for my receipt at the door.
“This is why I give you a 1 star review every time I use your self checkout. #Embarassing #DoBetter” Complete article
WALMART has been begged by an upset customer to stop one specific checkout rule that doesn’t “trust” shoppers.
The confused customer took to the social media platform X to ask the iconic American chain to do better.
The post from Tuesday said: “Dear @Walmart please trust me to scan my own items if you’re not going to hire anybody to work a register.
“Stop asking for my receipt at the door.
“This is why I give you a 1 star review every time I use your self checkout. #Embarassing #DoBetter” Complete article
SHOP SMARTER NOT HARDER Walmart manager shares secret tip for skipping lines as shopper confronts employee after ‘huge’ self-checkout line 03/04/2025
A WALMART shopper was frustrated after spotting exceptionally long lines at both self-checkout and traditional checkout, prompting them to confront several employees and managers.
The customer's complaints ultimately saved them from waiting in the lengthy lines when the store manager shared a little-known way to check out quickly.
One of the most frustrating parts of a grocery trip is having to wait in a checkout line for longer than it took to do your shopping.
On a recent shopping trip, a Walmart customer was dismayed to see a self-checkout line 60 people long with only five out of 30 registers open.
"My first reaction is to leave, but then I've wasted my time," complained the shopper in an X post from over the weekend.
They decided to ask the Walmart greeter why there was such a big line, to which they were informed that it was Sunday, a day when many people go on grocery runs. Complete article
A WALMART shopper was frustrated after spotting exceptionally long lines at both self-checkout and traditional checkout, prompting them to confront several employees and managers.
The customer's complaints ultimately saved them from waiting in the lengthy lines when the store manager shared a little-known way to check out quickly.
One of the most frustrating parts of a grocery trip is having to wait in a checkout line for longer than it took to do your shopping.
On a recent shopping trip, a Walmart customer was dismayed to see a self-checkout line 60 people long with only five out of 30 registers open.
"My first reaction is to leave, but then I've wasted my time," complained the shopper in an X post from over the weekend.
They decided to ask the Walmart greeter why there was such a big line, to which they were informed that it was Sunday, a day when many people go on grocery runs. Complete article
With ad revenue reaching $4.4B, buyers see Walmart’s retail media network as the ‘one to watch’ 03/01/2025
Walmart’s ad business grew 27% year over year in 2024, according to the company’s recent earnings report, netting the retail giant $4.4 billion in global ad revenue for the year. That growth has come as Walmart has continued to evolve its ad offerings. This week, for example, the company announced a new Application Programming Interface (API) for Walmart Connect that allows ad tech platforms to create and manage tools for display campaigns — a move that buyers see as Walmart setting the stage to transition display campaigns from managed service to self-service.
As Walmart’s retail media network matures, buyers see it as the leader of the pack among the bevy of retail media networks — aside from Amazon of course. Walmart is checking a lot of the boxes when it comes to what buyers want from retail media networks now, including adding more capabilities and tools, more measurement tracking and off-site ad units. Whenever Walmart adds streaming and CTV capabilities — something buyers expect it will do given its acquisition of smart TV maker Vizio — that will only help the retailer continue its current growth trajectory, according to four ad buyers Digiday spoke with for this piece.
“Walmart has been the one to watch,” said Amie Owen, chief commerce officer at IPG Mediabrands. Complete article
Walmart’s ad business grew 27% year over year in 2024, according to the company’s recent earnings report, netting the retail giant $4.4 billion in global ad revenue for the year. That growth has come as Walmart has continued to evolve its ad offerings. This week, for example, the company announced a new Application Programming Interface (API) for Walmart Connect that allows ad tech platforms to create and manage tools for display campaigns — a move that buyers see as Walmart setting the stage to transition display campaigns from managed service to self-service.
As Walmart’s retail media network matures, buyers see it as the leader of the pack among the bevy of retail media networks — aside from Amazon of course. Walmart is checking a lot of the boxes when it comes to what buyers want from retail media networks now, including adding more capabilities and tools, more measurement tracking and off-site ad units. Whenever Walmart adds streaming and CTV capabilities — something buyers expect it will do given its acquisition of smart TV maker Vizio — that will only help the retailer continue its current growth trajectory, according to four ad buyers Digiday spoke with for this piece.
“Walmart has been the one to watch,” said Amie Owen, chief commerce officer at IPG Mediabrands. Complete article
Breaking down list alleging companies like McDonald's and Walmart donated to Trump 03/03/2025
Lexington SC Police requesting help finding 3 alleged Walmart shoplifters 03/01/2025
Port St. Lucie man accused of Fla. Walmart theft 03/03/2025
Man faces grand larceny charges, stole cart of goods from NY Walmart, police say 03/04/2025
Hattiesburg Mississippi police seek suspects in Walmart shoplifting case 03/04/2025
Retail chain has retail theft answer Walmart, Target could copy 03/03/2025 "The unfortunate fact is violent incidents are increasing at our stores and across the entire retail industry. And when products are stolen, simply put they are no longer available for guests who depend on them," he said.
2 wanted for ‘sleight of hand’ theft at North Fort Myers Fla. Walmart 03/05/2025
Riverdale High was placed on ‘secure hold’ following domestic incident, possible shots fired, at Murfreesboro Tenn. Walmart 03/06/2025
The incident reportedly stemmed from a domestic situation at the Walmart on S. Rutherford Boulevard.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Riverdale High School was placed on a secure hold following police activity that stemmed from possible shots fired during a domestic incident at a Walmart in Murfreesboro, according to a school spokesperson and the Murfreesboro Police Department.
James Evans with Rutherford County Schools reports the high school was placed on secure hold, which is standard for safety protocols.
MPD reports that at about 10:22 a.m., officers responded to the area of East Castle Street for reports of shots fired. Witnesses told responding officers a man was seen firing shots into the air. Complete article
The incident reportedly stemmed from a domestic situation at the Walmart on S. Rutherford Boulevard.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Riverdale High School was placed on a secure hold following police activity that stemmed from possible shots fired during a domestic incident at a Walmart in Murfreesboro, according to a school spokesperson and the Murfreesboro Police Department.
James Evans with Rutherford County Schools reports the high school was placed on secure hold, which is standard for safety protocols.
MPD reports that at about 10:22 a.m., officers responded to the area of East Castle Street for reports of shots fired. Witnesses told responding officers a man was seen firing shots into the air. Complete article
US Marshals: ‘Fugitive’ hurt after officer-involved shooting in El Paso Tx.’s Lower Valley across the street from Walmart 03/05/2025
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was seriously injured following an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday, March 5, in El Paso’s Lower Valley, the U.S. Marshals said.
U.S. Marshals said a fugitive exchanged gunfire with Lone Star Fugitive Task Force members and was injured before being arrested.
The call came in at 2:13 p.m. at 9541 Alameda Ave., El Paso Fire said. Complete article
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was seriously injured following an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday, March 5, in El Paso’s Lower Valley, the U.S. Marshals said.
U.S. Marshals said a fugitive exchanged gunfire with Lone Star Fugitive Task Force members and was injured before being arrested.
The call came in at 2:13 p.m. at 9541 Alameda Ave., El Paso Fire said. Complete article
61-year-old man burned in fire behind Conway SC-area Walmart dies at Georgia burn center, coroner says 03/06/2025
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 61-year-old man died Monday in a Georgia hospital from injuries he suffered in a January fire in the Conway area, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office.
Gary Thibault died at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, where he was taken after the Jan. 4 fire behind the Walmart in the Conway area, the coroner’s office said.
The coroner’s office said Thibault was injured while burning boxes to stay warm. Complete article
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 61-year-old man died Monday in a Georgia hospital from injuries he suffered in a January fire in the Conway area, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office.
Gary Thibault died at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, where he was taken after the Jan. 4 fire behind the Walmart in the Conway area, the coroner’s office said.
The coroner’s office said Thibault was injured while burning boxes to stay warm. Complete article
BSO: Man kicks senior ‘in the butt’ for mistaking him for Fla. Walmart employee 03/06/2025
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – Broward County deputies arrested a man on a felony charge after they said he became enraged at a senior who mistook him for a Walmart employee and asked him a question.
Deputies arrested Yusuf Thomas, 63, of Lauderhill, on a felony charge of battery on a person over 65, according to an arrest report obtained Thursday by Local 10 News.
Authorities said the incident happened Monday at the Walmart at 3001 N. State Road 7 in Lauderdale Lakes.
The victim, a 68-year-old man, told a deputy patrolling the store’s parking lot that Thomas “slapped him in the face with an open palm and then kicked him in the butt for asking him a question about why the shopping carts were empty, assuming Thomas worked for Walmart,” an arrest report states. Complete article
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – Broward County deputies arrested a man on a felony charge after they said he became enraged at a senior who mistook him for a Walmart employee and asked him a question.
Deputies arrested Yusuf Thomas, 63, of Lauderhill, on a felony charge of battery on a person over 65, according to an arrest report obtained Thursday by Local 10 News.
Authorities said the incident happened Monday at the Walmart at 3001 N. State Road 7 in Lauderdale Lakes.
The victim, a 68-year-old man, told a deputy patrolling the store’s parking lot that Thomas “slapped him in the face with an open palm and then kicked him in the butt for asking him a question about why the shopping carts were empty, assuming Thomas worked for Walmart,” an arrest report states. Complete article
Crime briefs: Assault in Ca. Walmart parking lot and arson at Eagle Park pool 03/07/2025
Man suffers head injuries after attack
A Mountain View man was arrested for allegedly striking another man in the head with a bottle in the Walmart parking lot Tuesday evening, according to the Mountain View Police Department.
Dispatchers received a call around 10:30 p.m. on March 4, reporting a fight between two men outside of Walmart at 600 Showers Drive. When officers arrived, they found a person lying on the ground with a head injury, police said.
The suspect, a 29-year-old Mountain View resident, allegedly hit the victim with a bottle, following an argument that involved the suspect’s friend. The victim sustained a facial laceration from the assault, police said. Complete article
Man suffers head injuries after attack
A Mountain View man was arrested for allegedly striking another man in the head with a bottle in the Walmart parking lot Tuesday evening, according to the Mountain View Police Department.
Dispatchers received a call around 10:30 p.m. on March 4, reporting a fight between two men outside of Walmart at 600 Showers Drive. When officers arrived, they found a person lying on the ground with a head injury, police said.
The suspect, a 29-year-old Mountain View resident, allegedly hit the victim with a bottle, following an argument that involved the suspect’s friend. The victim sustained a facial laceration from the assault, police said. Complete article
Card skimmers found at Gastonia NC Walmart and other stores, police say 03/06/2025
GASTONIA, N.C. — Gastonia police are warning consumers about Bluetooth card skimmers discovered at checkout counters in local stores.
Investigators say one of these devices was found at the Walmart in west Gastonia. This issue is going on across the Charlotte area, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
The skimmers, which can be placed over legitimate card readers, capture credit and debit card information and PINs, transmitting the data in real time to scammers located nearby. Complete article
GASTONIA, N.C. — Gastonia police are warning consumers about Bluetooth card skimmers discovered at checkout counters in local stores.
Investigators say one of these devices was found at the Walmart in west Gastonia. This issue is going on across the Charlotte area, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
The skimmers, which can be placed over legitimate card readers, capture credit and debit card information and PINs, transmitting the data in real time to scammers located nearby. Complete article
Villager ordered into anger management after parking dispute at Fla. Walmart 03/05/2025
A Villager known for her charitable work has been ordered into anger management after trying to run down a mother and child in a parking dispute at Walmart.
Barbara McManus, 75, of the Village of St. Charles, has been ordered to complete eight hours of in-person anger management and will be on probation for 60 days, according to a document filed this past month in Sumter County Court. She entered a plea of no contest to two counts of assault.
McManus, who has been lauded for her work on behalf of the Wildwood Soup Kitchen, was driving a Nissan Rogue on Sept. 16 when a woman driving a black Jeep Patriot pulled into a spot which had just been vacated at Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. McManus also wanted the spot, but was blocked by a vehicle pulling out of a handicapped spot.
McManus “became verbally aggressive, using foul language,” the report said. The other woman admitted she had “reciprocated.” Complete article
A Villager known for her charitable work has been ordered into anger management after trying to run down a mother and child in a parking dispute at Walmart.
Barbara McManus, 75, of the Village of St. Charles, has been ordered to complete eight hours of in-person anger management and will be on probation for 60 days, according to a document filed this past month in Sumter County Court. She entered a plea of no contest to two counts of assault.
McManus, who has been lauded for her work on behalf of the Wildwood Soup Kitchen, was driving a Nissan Rogue on Sept. 16 when a woman driving a black Jeep Patriot pulled into a spot which had just been vacated at Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. McManus also wanted the spot, but was blocked by a vehicle pulling out of a handicapped spot.
McManus “became verbally aggressive, using foul language,” the report said. The other woman admitted she had “reciprocated.” Complete article
Pedestrian hit in Decatur Co. Ga. Walmart parking lot 03/07/2025
DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) announced Friday, March 7 that a pedestrian was hit at a Walmart in Decatur County.
Officials said a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling in the parking lot near the north entrance of the store. A pedestrian exited the north entrance and was walking across the crosswalk to her vehicle. The Tahoe driver did not see the pedestrian and struck her.
GSP said the pedestrian was flown to Tallahassee Memorial Health. Complete article
DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) announced Friday, March 7 that a pedestrian was hit at a Walmart in Decatur County.
Officials said a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling in the parking lot near the north entrance of the store. A pedestrian exited the north entrance and was walking across the crosswalk to her vehicle. The Tahoe driver did not see the pedestrian and struck her.
GSP said the pedestrian was flown to Tallahassee Memorial Health. Complete article
Chattanooga Tenn. Corporate Attorney Facing Walmart Shoplifting Charge 03/07/2025
A Chattanooga corporate attorney has been charged with shoplifting at the Highway 153 Walmart.
Authorities said Erin Olshever was stopped by security at the Ooltewah Walmart a few days earlier.
Ms. Olshever, 39, of Mahan Gap Road, was charged with theft of property. ......
Officials said the amount not paid at the Highway 153 Walmart was about $52.
Ms. Olshever joined Husch Blackwell’s Chattanooga office as senior counsel in the firm’s Technology, Manufacturing and Transportation group in 2019. Officials said she is no longer with the firm. Complete article
A Chattanooga corporate attorney has been charged with shoplifting at the Highway 153 Walmart.
Authorities said Erin Olshever was stopped by security at the Ooltewah Walmart a few days earlier.
Ms. Olshever, 39, of Mahan Gap Road, was charged with theft of property. ......
Officials said the amount not paid at the Highway 153 Walmart was about $52.
Ms. Olshever joined Husch Blackwell’s Chattanooga office as senior counsel in the firm’s Technology, Manufacturing and Transportation group in 2019. Officials said she is no longer with the firm. Complete article
Va. Walmart pays back towed customer, fires towing company 03/07/2025
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Those who observed it told us.
People got out of their cars at the Frederick Boulevard Walmart, went inside to shop, and by the time they came out, their cars were gone.
A car would then show up, and car owners were put in that car and taken to Always Swift Towing to get their own cars — usually leaving behind $375 in cash.
Back in December, Alison Copeland, a disabled driver who had a disabled placard to hang on the rearview mirror of her car, said her car was wrongly towed by Always Swift Towing, which had a contract to tow cars from the Walmart.
“As a shopper of Walmart, I no longer want to go to Walmart because I don’t know if my car is going to be gone,” Copeland said.
At the time, Copeland showed 10 On Your Side a photo of her car, the company telling her that it was keeping another car from parking in the next spot. Complete article
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Those who observed it told us.
People got out of their cars at the Frederick Boulevard Walmart, went inside to shop, and by the time they came out, their cars were gone.
A car would then show up, and car owners were put in that car and taken to Always Swift Towing to get their own cars — usually leaving behind $375 in cash.
Back in December, Alison Copeland, a disabled driver who had a disabled placard to hang on the rearview mirror of her car, said her car was wrongly towed by Always Swift Towing, which had a contract to tow cars from the Walmart.
“As a shopper of Walmart, I no longer want to go to Walmart because I don’t know if my car is going to be gone,” Copeland said.
At the time, Copeland showed 10 On Your Side a photo of her car, the company telling her that it was keeping another car from parking in the next spot. Complete article
Baby products, unstable dresser among Walmart recalls issued nationwide 03/06/2025
New this week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued safety warning for play yard mattresses, high chairs and baby loungers sold at Walmart.com. A tall dresser was also flagged as unsafe. Find details by clicking the links under “product recalls.”
“Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to the health and safety of our customers and members and to providing products that are safe and compliant, all supported by our health and wellness, product safety, and food safety professionals,” the company said in a statement. “In the event of a product recall, we work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs.”
Here are the latest product recalls from Walmart:
Food recalls
Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand canned tuna – Recalled due to food poisoning risk from manufacturing defect that may compromise the product seal. The products were sold at Walmart under the Genova and Van Camp’s labels in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.
Louisiana Oysters – Recalled after 191 confirmed cases of norovirus. The products were sold in Louisiana and Mississippi. Complete article
New this week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued safety warning for play yard mattresses, high chairs and baby loungers sold at Walmart.com. A tall dresser was also flagged as unsafe. Find details by clicking the links under “product recalls.”
“Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to the health and safety of our customers and members and to providing products that are safe and compliant, all supported by our health and wellness, product safety, and food safety professionals,” the company said in a statement. “In the event of a product recall, we work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs.”
Here are the latest product recalls from Walmart:
Food recalls
Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand canned tuna – Recalled due to food poisoning risk from manufacturing defect that may compromise the product seal. The products were sold at Walmart under the Genova and Van Camp’s labels in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.
Louisiana Oysters – Recalled after 191 confirmed cases of norovirus. The products were sold in Louisiana and Mississippi. Complete article
Grand larceny charges in Ogdensburg NY Walmart theft 03/05/2025
Small business owner opens food truck at Henderson Walmart after sharing challenges 03/04/2025
Deputies working to identify suspected Walmart shoplifter in Hopkins Co. Ky. 03/03/2025
Ohio Walmart sells $300K scratch-off ticket 03/06/2025
Elsa Tx. police: Man accused of stealing from Walmart 03/06/2025
66-year-old woman shot to death in south suburban Ill. Walmart parking lot 03/08/2025
A 66-year-old woman was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of a Walmart in south suburban Lansing, according to officials.
Police said officers responded to calls of shots fired at around 1:45 p.m. to the Walmart parking lot at 17625 Torrance Avenue and found a 66-year-old woman who was struck by gunfire.
Medical care was rendered on scene before the woman was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead, officials said.
Authorities said there is no reason to believe any further danger exists to the public in wake of the shooting. Complete article
Man charged in deadly shooting of woman in suburban Chicago Walmart parking lot 03/10/2025
A 66-year-old woman was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of a Walmart in south suburban Lansing, according to officials.
Police said officers responded to calls of shots fired at around 1:45 p.m. to the Walmart parking lot at 17625 Torrance Avenue and found a 66-year-old woman who was struck by gunfire.
Medical care was rendered on scene before the woman was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead, officials said.
Authorities said there is no reason to believe any further danger exists to the public in wake of the shooting. Complete article
Man charged in deadly shooting of woman in suburban Chicago Walmart parking lot 03/10/2025
Police officer hit by a vehicle at White Hall NM Walmart 03/08/2025
WHITE HALL, W.Va (WDTV) - An auto-pedestrian accident occurred Friday night as a White Hall police officer was hit by a vehicle.
According to Marion County 911 officials this incident occurred around 8:00 P.M. Friday night. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old female Heather Marie Edgell is charged with a fleeing DUI by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and malicious assault times-two by White Hall Police.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says this situation escalated after police responded to a shoplifting complaint. Marion County 911 also confirmed to 5 News the officer who was hit by Edgell was not transported to the hospital. Complete article
WHITE HALL, W.Va (WDTV) - An auto-pedestrian accident occurred Friday night as a White Hall police officer was hit by a vehicle.
According to Marion County 911 officials this incident occurred around 8:00 P.M. Friday night. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old female Heather Marie Edgell is charged with a fleeing DUI by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and malicious assault times-two by White Hall Police.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says this situation escalated after police responded to a shoplifting complaint. Marion County 911 also confirmed to 5 News the officer who was hit by Edgell was not transported to the hospital. Complete article
Man arrested after assaulting a police officer with spray paint at Louisville Walmart 03/09/2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Police arrested a man Sunday night after he assaulted a police officer at a Walmart on Dixie Highway.
According to an arrest report, Kurtis Smith, 22, was shoplifting when he was stopped by a Lyndon Police officer and two Walmart security guards.
Smith hit the officer's arm when she tried to handcuff him, then sprayed spray paint into her eyes and mouth, and hit her several times in the head and face.
He was later arrested from a responding LMPD officer after he fled the scene across Dixie Highway, the citation said. Complete article
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Police arrested a man Sunday night after he assaulted a police officer at a Walmart on Dixie Highway.
According to an arrest report, Kurtis Smith, 22, was shoplifting when he was stopped by a Lyndon Police officer and two Walmart security guards.
Smith hit the officer's arm when she tried to handcuff him, then sprayed spray paint into her eyes and mouth, and hit her several times in the head and face.
He was later arrested from a responding LMPD officer after he fled the scene across Dixie Highway, the citation said. Complete article
Multiple fire departments respond to garden center fire at Walmart in West City Ill. 03/09/2025
WEST CITY, (WSIL) — The West City Police Department said multiple fire crews responded to Walmart in West City on Sunday at 8:19 a.m. for a fire in the garden center.
Police said one section was fully engulfed with smoke when crews arrived. Employees and customers were also evacuated from the store.
Fire and police went in and made an assessment and said they found no foul play or any intentional wrongdoing to have caused the fire.
Police said a heater placed near charcoal is believed to have been the cause of the fire. Complete article
WEST CITY, (WSIL) — The West City Police Department said multiple fire crews responded to Walmart in West City on Sunday at 8:19 a.m. for a fire in the garden center.
Police said one section was fully engulfed with smoke when crews arrived. Employees and customers were also evacuated from the store.
Fire and police went in and made an assessment and said they found no foul play or any intentional wrongdoing to have caused the fire.
Police said a heater placed near charcoal is believed to have been the cause of the fire. Complete article
Fire causes Albuquerque NM Walmart to shut down for short time 03/08/2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire forced an Albuquerque Walmart to shut down for a short time on Saturday. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, crews responded to the Walmart on Eubank Blvd. near I-40 around 11:30 a.m. and found smoke coming from an HVAC vent in the ceiling. Crews were able to control the fire within 10 minutes with damage mostly kept to the single HVAC unit. No employees, customers, or firefighters were injured.
AFR said the fire was caused by an accidental malfunction in the electric components of the unit. Minor repairs were made to the Walmart and it reopened shortly after. Complete article
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire forced an Albuquerque Walmart to shut down for a short time on Saturday. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, crews responded to the Walmart on Eubank Blvd. near I-40 around 11:30 a.m. and found smoke coming from an HVAC vent in the ceiling. Crews were able to control the fire within 10 minutes with damage mostly kept to the single HVAC unit. No employees, customers, or firefighters were injured.
AFR said the fire was caused by an accidental malfunction in the electric components of the unit. Minor repairs were made to the Walmart and it reopened shortly after. Complete article
Walmart employee sparks anger online over outrageous store policy: 'Ridiculous' 03/10/2025
"We waste so much."
Walmart employees are speaking out about extreme product waste they witness on the job.
What's happening?
A Reddit post in the r/Walmart community featured a photo showing multiple trays of loose strawberries being thrown away, with the caption: "I've realized working here, just how much product goes to trash."
Another employee commented that they regularly stock shelves with products worth their nightly wage in just minutes. They specifically mentioned placing three boxes of nicotine gum (each $33) on shelves, earning Walmart the equivalent of their night's pay in seconds.
"Ridiculous that we waste so much when we could take it home to save our wages, since we make so little while everyone at the top sits on all the profit," the commenter wrote. Complete article
"We waste so much."
Walmart employees are speaking out about extreme product waste they witness on the job.
What's happening?
A Reddit post in the r/Walmart community featured a photo showing multiple trays of loose strawberries being thrown away, with the caption: "I've realized working here, just how much product goes to trash."
Another employee commented that they regularly stock shelves with products worth their nightly wage in just minutes. They specifically mentioned placing three boxes of nicotine gum (each $33) on shelves, earning Walmart the equivalent of their night's pay in seconds.
"Ridiculous that we waste so much when we could take it home to save our wages, since we make so little while everyone at the top sits on all the profit," the commenter wrote. Complete article
Pennsylvania Walmart store sells Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million 03/05/2025
Florida man accused of taking out ‘man bits’ in back of Lyft ride from Walmart to mobile home park: PCSO 03/05/2025
Rome Man Jailed for String of Ga. Walmart Thefts 03/07/2025
Lincoln Nebraska Crime Stoppers seeking info on 1,000 pallets taken from business and shoplift at Walmart 03/05/2025
Incident in Alabama Walmart parking lot deemed misunderstanding; teen issues apology 03/08/2025
Phelps man arrested for shoplifting, burglary at Seneca Falls NY Walmart 03/10/2025
Woman dies after being struck by truck in lot of North Topeka Kansas Walmart 03/11/2025
A pickup truck struck and killed a woman Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the Walmart at 2600 N.W. Rochester Road, authorities said.
The name of the woman and the driver of the truck, which stopped at the scene, weren't immediately being made public.
Officers were called at 3:35 p.m. Monday to the scene, where medical personnel pronounced the woman deceased, said Rosie Nichols, public safety communications specialist for Topeka's city government. Complete article
A pickup truck struck and killed a woman Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the Walmart at 2600 N.W. Rochester Road, authorities said.
The name of the woman and the driver of the truck, which stopped at the scene, weren't immediately being made public.
Officers were called at 3:35 p.m. Monday to the scene, where medical personnel pronounced the woman deceased, said Rosie Nichols, public safety communications specialist for Topeka's city government. Complete article
Man accused of pulling gun on three people at Arkansas Walmart 03/10/2025
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) -Police arrested an 18-year-old Paragould man after they said he pulled a gun on three people at a local store.
Greene County District Court Judge Daniel Stidham found probable cause to arrest Blaine Wilson on three counts of aggravated assault.
According to the affidavit, the victim said on March 6, Wilson came up to them and two friends while they were inside the Walmart.
“The victim reported Wilson pulled out a pistol, cocked it, and pointed it at them,” Detective Corporal Aaron Gamber said. “This was corroborated by Walmart surveillance video.” Complete article
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) -Police arrested an 18-year-old Paragould man after they said he pulled a gun on three people at a local store.
Greene County District Court Judge Daniel Stidham found probable cause to arrest Blaine Wilson on three counts of aggravated assault.
According to the affidavit, the victim said on March 6, Wilson came up to them and two friends while they were inside the Walmart.
“The victim reported Wilson pulled out a pistol, cocked it, and pointed it at them,” Detective Corporal Aaron Gamber said. “This was corroborated by Walmart surveillance video.” Complete article
How an on-duty Kansas trooper shoplifted from Topeka Walmart self-checkouts 03/11/2025
A former state trooper and National Guard chaplain has lost his certification after shoplifting doughnuts and other merchandise from local Walmart stores while on-duty and wearing his military and law enforcement uniforms.
Mark Leenerts, a former Kansas Highway Patrol trooper, had his certification revoked last month by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training. The move came after Leenerts pleaded guilty in Shawnee County District Court to two counts of misdemeanor theft and one count of official misconduct.
The KSCPOST order found that the convictions mean Leenerts no longer meets minimum requirements for certification. Additionally, Leenerts "failed to maintain good moral character sufficient to warrant the public trust in him as a law enforcement officer." .....
Court records show Leenerts was criminally charged in October 2023 and pleaded guilty in August 2024. Complete article
A former state trooper and National Guard chaplain has lost his certification after shoplifting doughnuts and other merchandise from local Walmart stores while on-duty and wearing his military and law enforcement uniforms.
Mark Leenerts, a former Kansas Highway Patrol trooper, had his certification revoked last month by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training. The move came after Leenerts pleaded guilty in Shawnee County District Court to two counts of misdemeanor theft and one count of official misconduct.
The KSCPOST order found that the convictions mean Leenerts no longer meets minimum requirements for certification. Additionally, Leenerts "failed to maintain good moral character sufficient to warrant the public trust in him as a law enforcement officer." .....
Court records show Leenerts was criminally charged in October 2023 and pleaded guilty in August 2024. Complete article
Fire causes pharmacy at Siouxland Iowa Walmart to close temporarily 03/11/2025
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - A fire at a Sioux City Walmart has temporarily closed its pharmacy department.
Sioux City Fire Rescue says they were called just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 to the Walmart on Singing Hills Boulevard for a fire.
Firefighters breached the door to the pharmacy and extinguished the fire. They said the fire was large enough to set off sprinklers, which helped to contain the fire in the pharmacy area.
Investigators say the fire started in a storage cabinet in the pharmacy, containing papers, office supplies, and batteries. Complete article
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - A fire at a Sioux City Walmart has temporarily closed its pharmacy department.
Sioux City Fire Rescue says they were called just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 to the Walmart on Singing Hills Boulevard for a fire.
Firefighters breached the door to the pharmacy and extinguished the fire. They said the fire was large enough to set off sprinklers, which helped to contain the fire in the pharmacy area.
Investigators say the fire started in a storage cabinet in the pharmacy, containing papers, office supplies, and batteries. Complete article
Rowlett Tx. firefighters swiftly extinguish vehicle fire at Walmart 03/11/2025
ROWLETT, Texas — Firefighters from Ladder 4 and Block 1 quickly responded to a vehicle fire at Walmart, located at 2501 Lakeview Parkway.
The fire was promptly knocked down before it could spread to other vehicles, according to the Rowlett Fire Department. Complete article
ROWLETT, Texas — Firefighters from Ladder 4 and Block 1 quickly responded to a vehicle fire at Walmart, located at 2501 Lakeview Parkway.
The fire was promptly knocked down before it could spread to other vehicles, according to the Rowlett Fire Department. Complete article
Greece NY police: Suspects steal Kia, strike car's owner during theft outside Walmart 03/11/2025
Greece, N.Y. — Police are looking for suspects who they said stole a woman's car and hit her with it before driving away.
A woman was leaving Walmart on Dewey Avenue around 1:15 p.m. Friday when she saw two suspects stealing her Kia in the parking lot, according to police.
The suspects allegedly struck the victim with her own car before fleeing the scene.
Officers used the department's license plate reader system and found the car on Lake Avenue, but lost sight of it. Complete article
Greece, N.Y. — Police are looking for suspects who they said stole a woman's car and hit her with it before driving away.
A woman was leaving Walmart on Dewey Avenue around 1:15 p.m. Friday when she saw two suspects stealing her Kia in the parking lot, according to police.
The suspects allegedly struck the victim with her own car before fleeing the scene.
Officers used the department's license plate reader system and found the car on Lake Avenue, but lost sight of it. Complete article
Gettysburg man's alleged skimming spree leads to arrest at Pa. Walmart stores 03/11/2025
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Police have charged a Gettysburg man with placing skimming devices on self-checkout registers in multiple Central Pennsylvania Walmart stores.
Marcus Covaci, 20, and a juvenile accomplice are accused of placing the device at a Walmart location on the 3400 block of Hartzdale Drive in Lower Allen Township on Feb. 5, according to police.
The two suspects also placed a skimmer at a register at a Walmart store in Adams County, where they were apprehended by Gettysburg Police, according to court records.
In the Lower Allen Township case, an employee at the store found the device and contacted authorities. Staff at the store were alerted by Gettysburg Police after Covaci and the juvenile were arrested there, according to the criminal complaint. Complete article
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Police have charged a Gettysburg man with placing skimming devices on self-checkout registers in multiple Central Pennsylvania Walmart stores.
Marcus Covaci, 20, and a juvenile accomplice are accused of placing the device at a Walmart location on the 3400 block of Hartzdale Drive in Lower Allen Township on Feb. 5, according to police.
The two suspects also placed a skimmer at a register at a Walmart store in Adams County, where they were apprehended by Gettysburg Police, according to court records.
In the Lower Allen Township case, an employee at the store found the device and contacted authorities. Staff at the store were alerted by Gettysburg Police after Covaci and the juvenile were arrested there, according to the criminal complaint. Complete article
WRTA removes Ohio Walmart bus stop 03/11/2025
Woman wanted for shoplifting at Travelers Rest SC Walmart, police say 03/11/2025
Trials set for two Oregon residents arrested at College Place Walmart 03/11/2025
Man arrested for shoplifting at Walmart in Macon Ga. 03/11/2025
Yakima man accused of attacking Walmart employees and police officers 03/11/2025
A Yakima man is being held in jail after police said he attacked Walmart employees and Yakima police officers March 7.
Miguel Ignacio Ayala-Campos, 18, is being held in the Yakima County jail on suspicion of second-degree robbery, three counts of third-degree assault and one count each of fourth-degree assault, third-degree malicious mischief, resisting arrest and making a false statement to a public servant.
Yakima police were called to the Walmart at 1600 E. Chestnut Ave. for unwanted guests and someone pushing people around in the store.
A store employee said Ayala-Campos hit a woman, identified in a probable cause affidavit as his sister, in the store. Store video showed that the woman started the fight.
Store employees were trying to break up the fight when Ayala-Campos grabbed a price scanner in an employee’s hand and shoved it into her abdomen. Ayala-Campos tried to take it from her, but she was able to hold on to the device, the affidavit said. Complete article
Suspect charged with assault and robbery in east Yakima Walmart fight 03/20/2025
A Yakima man is being held in jail after police said he attacked Walmart employees and Yakima police officers March 7.
Miguel Ignacio Ayala-Campos, 18, is being held in the Yakima County jail on suspicion of second-degree robbery, three counts of third-degree assault and one count each of fourth-degree assault, third-degree malicious mischief, resisting arrest and making a false statement to a public servant.
Yakima police were called to the Walmart at 1600 E. Chestnut Ave. for unwanted guests and someone pushing people around in the store.
A store employee said Ayala-Campos hit a woman, identified in a probable cause affidavit as his sister, in the store. Store video showed that the woman started the fight.
Store employees were trying to break up the fight when Ayala-Campos grabbed a price scanner in an employee’s hand and shoved it into her abdomen. Ayala-Campos tried to take it from her, but she was able to hold on to the device, the affidavit said. Complete article
Suspect charged with assault and robbery in east Yakima Walmart fight 03/20/2025
Traffic stop turns into foot chase, arrest near Walmart in Carson City Nevada 03/12/2025
CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A routine traffic stop escalated into a foot chase and subsequent arrest in north Carson City, police said.
According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office, officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Tuesday when the driver of the vehicle exited the car and fled on foot, running towards the Walmart on North Carson Street.
Officers pursued the suspect and apprehended him inside the store. Authorities say the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
During the course of the arrest, one gun was recovered from the scene. Complete article
CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A routine traffic stop escalated into a foot chase and subsequent arrest in north Carson City, police said.
According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office, officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Tuesday when the driver of the vehicle exited the car and fled on foot, running towards the Walmart on North Carson Street.
Officers pursued the suspect and apprehended him inside the store. Authorities say the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
During the course of the arrest, one gun was recovered from the scene. Complete article
West Palm Beach man's Fla. Walmart theft leads to unexpected hospital visit 03/11/2025
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Walmart theft spiraled into a medical emergency after a West Palm Beach man was arrested for allegedly pilfering over $400 worth of electronics.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said that on March 7 officers responded to a report of theft at the store located on South US Highway 1.
Upon arrival, officers found the suspect, identified as Mario Edwards.
According to the probable cause affidavit, a Walmart Asset Protection Specialist reported witnessing Edwards, 37, in the electronics department, where he allegedly removed several items, including multiple pairs of JBL headphones, and ripped them from their security devices.
The report details that Edwards then moved to the jewelry department, where he chose a duffle bag and a backpack to store the stolen goods.
According to PSLPD, in total, the items he stole—including a Wi-Fi speaker, four additional speakers, gaming headphones, and the bags—were valued at $413.74.
While in the back of the patrol car, Edwards reportedly began to feel unwell, throwing up and sweating heavily. He was subsequently taken to St. Lucie Medical Hospital for evaluation. After being cleared by medical staff, he was then transported to the St. Lucie County Jail. Complete article
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Walmart theft spiraled into a medical emergency after a West Palm Beach man was arrested for allegedly pilfering over $400 worth of electronics.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said that on March 7 officers responded to a report of theft at the store located on South US Highway 1.
Upon arrival, officers found the suspect, identified as Mario Edwards.
According to the probable cause affidavit, a Walmart Asset Protection Specialist reported witnessing Edwards, 37, in the electronics department, where he allegedly removed several items, including multiple pairs of JBL headphones, and ripped them from their security devices.
The report details that Edwards then moved to the jewelry department, where he chose a duffle bag and a backpack to store the stolen goods.
According to PSLPD, in total, the items he stole—including a Wi-Fi speaker, four additional speakers, gaming headphones, and the bags—were valued at $413.74.
While in the back of the patrol car, Edwards reportedly began to feel unwell, throwing up and sweating heavily. He was subsequently taken to St. Lucie Medical Hospital for evaluation. After being cleared by medical staff, he was then transported to the St. Lucie County Jail. Complete article
Suspicious Ca. Walmart Employee Alerts Police To Shopper With Obscene Material 03/13/2025
Sonora, CA – A Walmart employee noticed a suspicious man with obscene material and notified police, which ended in the arrest of a Sierra Village man who is already on the registered sex offender list.
The clerk reported suspicious activity at the photo center kiosk Tuesday (3/11) evening when they saw a customer, later identified as 58-year-old John Stanley Oberwager, trying to print obscene material depicting a minor. The employee told arriving officers that Oberwager had already left the store after becoming nervous about the employee’s attention. Through the store’s surveillance cameras, officers were able to identify Oberwager.
The next day, Wednesday (3/12) afternoon, police searched his Sierra Village home. A short time later, while heading home, Oberwager was pulled over in the Soulsbyville area and handcuffed for felony possession of obscene material depicting a minor and unlawful sexual acts. SPD spokesperson Detective Thomas Brickley added, “Officers were able to recover the photographs that the suspect was attempting to print out at Walmart. Those were recovered as evidence, and we located additional evidence at his residence during the execution of the search warrant, which is still being processed.” Complete article
Sonora, CA – A Walmart employee noticed a suspicious man with obscene material and notified police, which ended in the arrest of a Sierra Village man who is already on the registered sex offender list.
The clerk reported suspicious activity at the photo center kiosk Tuesday (3/11) evening when they saw a customer, later identified as 58-year-old John Stanley Oberwager, trying to print obscene material depicting a minor. The employee told arriving officers that Oberwager had already left the store after becoming nervous about the employee’s attention. Through the store’s surveillance cameras, officers were able to identify Oberwager.
The next day, Wednesday (3/12) afternoon, police searched his Sierra Village home. A short time later, while heading home, Oberwager was pulled over in the Soulsbyville area and handcuffed for felony possession of obscene material depicting a minor and unlawful sexual acts. SPD spokesperson Detective Thomas Brickley added, “Officers were able to recover the photographs that the suspect was attempting to print out at Walmart. Those were recovered as evidence, and we located additional evidence at his residence during the execution of the search warrant, which is still being processed.” Complete article
Walmart recalls include unsafe baby loungers, high chairs 03/13/2025
With thousands of products on shelves and available online, Walmart serves millions of Americans. It’s the nation’s largest retailer. When a recall affects one of its products, there can be widespread effects.
Ninety percent of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store.
Labeling mistakes, safety concerns and contamination can all cause recalls on food prescriptions and other products sold in stores and online.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued safety warnings for play yard mattresses, high chairs and baby loungers sold at Walmart.com. A tall dresser was also flagged as unsafe. Find details by clicking the links under “product recalls.” Complete article
With thousands of products on shelves and available online, Walmart serves millions of Americans. It’s the nation’s largest retailer. When a recall affects one of its products, there can be widespread effects.
Ninety percent of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store.
Labeling mistakes, safety concerns and contamination can all cause recalls on food prescriptions and other products sold in stores and online.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued safety warnings for play yard mattresses, high chairs and baby loungers sold at Walmart.com. A tall dresser was also flagged as unsafe. Find details by clicking the links under “product recalls.” Complete article
FDA Announces Recall on Crackers Sold at Walmart, Target, and More for Metal Contamination 03/12/2025
More than 15,000 cases of oyster crackers have been recalled from Walmart, Target, and Giant Eagle after stainless steel wire was found in the product. The recall was initiated on Feb. 21, 2025, and was classified as “Class II,” meaning the product may cause “temporary” or “reversible” health consequences, by the FDA on March 11.
Shearer’s Foods, LLC recalled its oyster crackers, which are packaged and labeled under multiple brand names, after the food was found to be contaminated with foreign material. The oyster crackers were distributed to Target, Walmart, and Giant Eagle stores in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The recalled products were also distributed in 20-pound bulk packages that were not meant for retail sale.
How to Identify the Recalled Oyster Crackers
The crackers were sold under the store-brand names Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers at Target, Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers at Walmart, Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers at Giant Eagle, and Vista Soup & Oyster Crackers in bulk. Complete article
More than 15,000 cases of oyster crackers have been recalled from Walmart, Target, and Giant Eagle after stainless steel wire was found in the product. The recall was initiated on Feb. 21, 2025, and was classified as “Class II,” meaning the product may cause “temporary” or “reversible” health consequences, by the FDA on March 11.
Shearer’s Foods, LLC recalled its oyster crackers, which are packaged and labeled under multiple brand names, after the food was found to be contaminated with foreign material. The oyster crackers were distributed to Target, Walmart, and Giant Eagle stores in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The recalled products were also distributed in 20-pound bulk packages that were not meant for retail sale.
How to Identify the Recalled Oyster Crackers
The crackers were sold under the store-brand names Market Pantry Soup & Oyster Crackers at Target, Great Value Soup & Oyster Crackers at Walmart, Giant Eagle Oyster Crackers at Giant Eagle, and Vista Soup & Oyster Crackers in bulk. Complete article
Chinese authorities summon Walmart executives over Donald Trump’s tariffs 03/12/2025
Move comes after reports that retailer asked its suppliers to cut prices in response to US levies.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has summoned executives at Walmart over reports the US retailer asked its suppliers to cut prices in response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, according to state media.
The discussions, reported on Wednesday by a social media account affiliated with state-run China Central Television, highlight mounting geopolitical risks for big US companies in China.
“Chinese companies shall not bear the blame for US tariffs,” the Yuyuantantian account, a frequent source of official commentary on trade, said in a post on the social media site Weibo.
Walmart has expanded its presence in China in recent years despite a wider slowdown in domestic consumer demand, and its US stores rely heavily on goods imported from the world’s second-largest economy. Complete article
Move comes after reports that retailer asked its suppliers to cut prices in response to US levies.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has summoned executives at Walmart over reports the US retailer asked its suppliers to cut prices in response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, according to state media.
The discussions, reported on Wednesday by a social media account affiliated with state-run China Central Television, highlight mounting geopolitical risks for big US companies in China.
“Chinese companies shall not bear the blame for US tariffs,” the Yuyuantantian account, a frequent source of official commentary on trade, said in a post on the social media site Weibo.
Walmart has expanded its presence in China in recent years despite a wider slowdown in domestic consumer demand, and its US stores rely heavily on goods imported from the world’s second-largest economy. Complete article
Walmart is asking some delivery drivers to prove their identity — in person 03/12/2025
Walmart is asking some Spark delivery drivers to verify their identities at a store.
Gig delivery workers get $15 for verifying their identity in person.
Some drivers have used Spark accounts to make deliveries under other people's names.
Walmart is asking some of its Spark drivers to prove who they say they are the old-fashioned way — and paying them to do it.
Some drivers for the retailer's delivery service are being asked to bring their driver's license to a Walmart store, where someone from the big box chain will verify their identity in person, according to an in-app message reviewed by Business Insider.
Spark drivers who verify their identity at a store will receive a one-time $15 payment, the email said.
"All drivers in your area will need to complete an in-person identity verification" to keep using the Spark app, according to the message, which directed drivers to a store in Northwest Arkansas, the region home to Walmart's corporate headquarters. The email gave the drivers a deadline of this week to complete the check. Complete article
Walmart is asking some Spark delivery drivers to verify their identities at a store.
Gig delivery workers get $15 for verifying their identity in person.
Some drivers have used Spark accounts to make deliveries under other people's names.
Walmart is asking some of its Spark drivers to prove who they say they are the old-fashioned way — and paying them to do it.
Some drivers for the retailer's delivery service are being asked to bring their driver's license to a Walmart store, where someone from the big box chain will verify their identity in person, according to an in-app message reviewed by Business Insider.
Spark drivers who verify their identity at a store will receive a one-time $15 payment, the email said.
"All drivers in your area will need to complete an in-person identity verification" to keep using the Spark app, according to the message, which directed drivers to a store in Northwest Arkansas, the region home to Walmart's corporate headquarters. The email gave the drivers a deadline of this week to complete the check. Complete article
Cedartown Woman Arrested at Ga. Walmart After Begging Customers for Money 03/11/2025
Four suspects wanted for theft of $856 worth of electronics from a Camp Hill Pa. Walmart 03/11/2025
Ramapo police investigating March 9 bomb threat at Walmart in Suffern NY 03/10/2025
Ramapo police arrest two men from Rockland in connection with NY Walmart bomb threat 03/13/2025
Waterloo Man Accused of Shoplifting from NY Walmart 03/11/2025
VSP determines incident at Madison Heights Va. Walmart to be 'non-suspicious' 03/12/2025 Major James Begley with the ACSO said there is no bomb threat and the store has been evacuated as a precaution. "We have our explosive detection K9 on scene and awaiting a State Police bomb tech," said Begley.
Michigan judge wanted Walmart shoplifters to wash cars. His boss stepped on the hose 03/15/2025
DETROIT — A Michigan judge has thrown cold water on a plan to have Walmart shoplifters wash cars as a consequence for their misdemeanor crime.
The unusual sentence came from Judge Jeffrey Clothier, who has been on the 67th District Court in Genesee County for only a few months. He said having shoplifters give free car washes would serve the community and possibly discourage other people from stealing from the big retailer.
But Chief Judge William Crawford II overruled him, saying the junior jurist should have sought approval from him and other court officials first.
“This is especially true where the proposed alternative punishment deviates from the usual and accepted methods,” Crawford said in a statement Friday, adding that, “‘Walmart Washes’ will not be taking place as reported.”
Clothier made headlines in February when he told The Associated Press that he was ordering 75 to 100 store thieves to return to Grand Blanc Township, near Flint, to wash cars for free when spring weather arrives. Complete article
DETROIT — A Michigan judge has thrown cold water on a plan to have Walmart shoplifters wash cars as a consequence for their misdemeanor crime.
The unusual sentence came from Judge Jeffrey Clothier, who has been on the 67th District Court in Genesee County for only a few months. He said having shoplifters give free car washes would serve the community and possibly discourage other people from stealing from the big retailer.
But Chief Judge William Crawford II overruled him, saying the junior jurist should have sought approval from him and other court officials first.
“This is especially true where the proposed alternative punishment deviates from the usual and accepted methods,” Crawford said in a statement Friday, adding that, “‘Walmart Washes’ will not be taking place as reported.”
Clothier made headlines in February when he told The Associated Press that he was ordering 75 to 100 store thieves to return to Grand Blanc Township, near Flint, to wash cars for free when spring weather arrives. Complete article
Serious crash closes Billings Montana Main St in front of Wal-Mart 03/14/2025
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Billings Police Department is currently managing a serious injury crash on Main St, directly in front of the Wal-Mart.
Northbound traffic on Main St is closed starting at Wicks Lane. Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area until further notice.
The incident was reported at 8:42 p.m. according to the Billings Police Department. Sgt. Gunther is overseeing the situation. Complete article
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Billings Police Department is currently managing a serious injury crash on Main St, directly in front of the Wal-Mart.
Northbound traffic on Main St is closed starting at Wicks Lane. Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area until further notice.
The incident was reported at 8:42 p.m. according to the Billings Police Department. Sgt. Gunther is overseeing the situation. Complete article
One of Alabama’s largest credit unions updates customers on fraudulent Walmart charges 03/13/2025
Redstone Federal Credit Union today released an update for customers who were recently impacted by fraudulent Walmart.com charges.
“Redstone Federal Credit Union’s systems were not hacked or breached,” the release reads.
“Instead, Walmart.com was used to push through fraudulent charges. Upon discovering the fraudulent charges on member accounts, we have taken the necessary time to understand the situation, ensuring that all member information and funds remain secure.” Complete article
Redstone Federal Credit Union today released an update for customers who were recently impacted by fraudulent Walmart.com charges.
“Redstone Federal Credit Union’s systems were not hacked or breached,” the release reads.
“Instead, Walmart.com was used to push through fraudulent charges. Upon discovering the fraudulent charges on member accounts, we have taken the necessary time to understand the situation, ensuring that all member information and funds remain secure.” Complete article
My Walmart Evangelism Wasn’t Working 03/13/2025
The Good News didn’t sound so good when I ambushed people in the chip aisle.
As college freshmen, my friends and I spent many Friday evenings wandering around Walmarts in southwest Ohio. We paced the tile floors, squinted under fluorescent lights, smelled the bread wafting in from the Subway in the foyer. We strolled up and down the aisles, passing unloaded palettes and abandoned carts. But we weren’t there for groceries. We were there to ask shoppers how we could pray for them.
Our method was simple: Identify a shopper, approach that person slowly, and introduce yourself. Be warm, concise. State your purpose. Hi! My name is Heidie, and this is my friend Leah. We’re Christians, and we were wondering if there was any way we could pray for you today. Then we would smile and wait until the person we were speaking to no longer looked startled.
Many people said no thank you and hurried away, the way one does when cornered by a Girl Scout during cookie season. Some ignored us, continuing to reach for canned goods and check items off their lists. Some responded with open derision, emitting unfriendly grunts or mumbling things like you fundamentalists. But occasionally, a person would say sure, we’d inquire what about, and then we’d start to pray. Complete article
The Good News didn’t sound so good when I ambushed people in the chip aisle.
As college freshmen, my friends and I spent many Friday evenings wandering around Walmarts in southwest Ohio. We paced the tile floors, squinted under fluorescent lights, smelled the bread wafting in from the Subway in the foyer. We strolled up and down the aisles, passing unloaded palettes and abandoned carts. But we weren’t there for groceries. We were there to ask shoppers how we could pray for them.
Our method was simple: Identify a shopper, approach that person slowly, and introduce yourself. Be warm, concise. State your purpose. Hi! My name is Heidie, and this is my friend Leah. We’re Christians, and we were wondering if there was any way we could pray for you today. Then we would smile and wait until the person we were speaking to no longer looked startled.
Many people said no thank you and hurried away, the way one does when cornered by a Girl Scout during cookie season. Some ignored us, continuing to reach for canned goods and check items off their lists. Some responded with open derision, emitting unfriendly grunts or mumbling things like you fundamentalists. But occasionally, a person would say sure, we’d inquire what about, and then we’d start to pray. Complete article
Macedon man charged with larceny at Victor NY Walmart 03/12/2025
Trial set for late-September for man accused of shooting, killing Fairfield Twp. Ohio Walmart patron in May 2022 03/12/2025
Cedartown Man Jailed for Stealing over $714 in Groceries from Ga. Walmart 03/14/2025
Bomb threats reported at Lowe's, Walmart in Forest City, North Carolina, police say 03/13/2025
PSP looking for man who allegedly stole $1,400 worth of electronics from Chambersburg Pa. Walmart 03/14/2025
Florida man arrested after Lowe's, Walmart bomb threats 03/15/2025
I'm Curious What You Think About This Walmart Cake That Has Budget Shoppers Cheering And Small-Biz Bakers Fuming 03/14/2025
Honeoye Falls woman arrested for shoplifting at Victor NY Walmart 03/16/2025
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Man arrested at Walmart store in Grants NM after police shooting 03/17/2025
GRANTS, N.M. — An injured man was arrested outside a Walmart store in Grants following a police shooting in Oklahoma.
The Grants Police Department was notified of an armed and dangerous person, identified as Billy Williams. He was suspected of shooting a police officer in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
A $1 million warrant was issued for the arrest of Williams. A license plate reader device was activated and captured his suspected vehicle at 7:42 a.m. Monday, March 17, according to police.
His vehicle was later found at the Walmart parking lot, where Williams was found inside by Grants officers. State police along with the Cibola County Sheriff's Office and Milan police attempted to make contact with the suspect.
A single gunshot was heard from inside the vehicle. It was found to be a self-inflicted gunshot from the suspect that left him hurt. No other citizens and officers were hurt in the incident. Complete article
GRANTS, N.M. — An injured man was arrested outside a Walmart store in Grants following a police shooting in Oklahoma.
The Grants Police Department was notified of an armed and dangerous person, identified as Billy Williams. He was suspected of shooting a police officer in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
A $1 million warrant was issued for the arrest of Williams. A license plate reader device was activated and captured his suspected vehicle at 7:42 a.m. Monday, March 17, according to police.
His vehicle was later found at the Walmart parking lot, where Williams was found inside by Grants officers. State police along with the Cibola County Sheriff's Office and Milan police attempted to make contact with the suspect.
A single gunshot was heard from inside the vehicle. It was found to be a self-inflicted gunshot from the suspect that left him hurt. No other citizens and officers were hurt in the incident. Complete article
Pedestrian dies in serious crash near Billings Montana Walmart 03/17/2025
The Billings Police Department is continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred Friday night on Main Street near Wicks Lane, close to the local Walmart.
A 25-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking across the road. BPD confirmed that no arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing.
The county coroner is expected to identify the man following an autopsy. Complete article
The Billings Police Department is continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred Friday night on Main Street near Wicks Lane, close to the local Walmart.
A 25-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking across the road. BPD confirmed that no arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing.
The county coroner is expected to identify the man following an autopsy. Complete article
Man allegedly stabs self, forces Ponderay Idaho Walmart closure 03/16/2025
PONDERAY — An unknown male surrendered peacefully after he allegedly walked into the Ponderay Walmart early Sunday afternoon with a knife and made unspecified threats.
Ponderay Police Corporal Cameron Simeral said the department received a call that the male had come to the store with the knife and made threats.
While there were unverified social media reports that the man stabbed himself, Simeral did not comment other than to say no customers or staff were threatened and that the man is now getting care. Complete article
PONDERAY — An unknown male surrendered peacefully after he allegedly walked into the Ponderay Walmart early Sunday afternoon with a knife and made unspecified threats.
Ponderay Police Corporal Cameron Simeral said the department received a call that the male had come to the store with the knife and made threats.
While there were unverified social media reports that the man stabbed himself, Simeral did not comment other than to say no customers or staff were threatened and that the man is now getting care. Complete article
Mom and teen daughter arrested after girl fight at Fla. Walmart 03/16/2025
A mother and her teen daughter were arrested after a fight with the teen’s former friend at Walmart.
Ashley Mae Oglesby, 35, of Lake Panasoffkee, was jailed this past week in connection with the Wednesday afternoon altercation at Walmart in Bushnell.
The teen girl who was attacked, posted on social media that she was headed to Walmart. When Oglesby and her 16-year-old daughter learned she was going to Walmart they went there, too, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. There has been some apparent animosity between the former teen friends because the former friend’s boyfriend had been “talking” to Oglesby’s teen daughter.
Once they were all at Walmart, an altercation broke out when Oglesby’s teen daughter ran aggressively at her former friend, the report said. The friend threw a drink at Oglesby’s teen daughter, who retaliated by punching her in the face and knocking her to the ground.
Both Oglesby and her teen daughter “were on top” of the other girl “striking her,” the report said. When deputies arrived at Walmart, the other girl “had blood around her face” and described the attack. Complete article
A mother and her teen daughter were arrested after a fight with the teen’s former friend at Walmart.
Ashley Mae Oglesby, 35, of Lake Panasoffkee, was jailed this past week in connection with the Wednesday afternoon altercation at Walmart in Bushnell.
The teen girl who was attacked, posted on social media that she was headed to Walmart. When Oglesby and her 16-year-old daughter learned she was going to Walmart they went there, too, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. There has been some apparent animosity between the former teen friends because the former friend’s boyfriend had been “talking” to Oglesby’s teen daughter.
Once they were all at Walmart, an altercation broke out when Oglesby’s teen daughter ran aggressively at her former friend, the report said. The friend threw a drink at Oglesby’s teen daughter, who retaliated by punching her in the face and knocking her to the ground.
Both Oglesby and her teen daughter “were on top” of the other girl “striking her,” the report said. When deputies arrived at Walmart, the other girl “had blood around her face” and described the attack. Complete article
Crews on scene of electrical fire at Elizabethville Pa. Walmart: dispatch 03/17/2025
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Crews are on the scene of a fire at the Walmart Supercenter in Elizabethville, according to emergency dispatchers.
First responders began the emergency response around 1 p.m. on Monday to the Dauphin County department store located on Kocher Lane.
Emergency dispatchers said there were no injuries in the fire, and that it was electrical in nature. Complete article
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Crews are on the scene of a fire at the Walmart Supercenter in Elizabethville, according to emergency dispatchers.
First responders began the emergency response around 1 p.m. on Monday to the Dauphin County department store located on Kocher Lane.
Emergency dispatchers said there were no injuries in the fire, and that it was electrical in nature. Complete article
Walmart shopper slams store as ‘too cheap’ to hire more checkout lane workers 03/18/2025
One shopper shared their grievances with the service on X, saying they became so frustrated they ended up just leaving their groceries right there on the floor and walking out.
A Walmart shopper has called out the company for being “too cheap” to hire more employees to work the register.
The checkout lanes always seem to be a cause for concern among shoppers, who find that the process is too slow. The retail giant has installed several measures to make shopping easier and quicker for customers, like their new ‘Scan & Go’ feature.
With a Walmart+ subscription, customers can scan items on their phones as they shop, then head to a register and pay with just the tap of a button. The addition is nice in theory but they don’t always work, as employees still check for shoplifting, slowing down the process. Complete article
One shopper shared their grievances with the service on X, saying they became so frustrated they ended up just leaving their groceries right there on the floor and walking out.
A Walmart shopper has called out the company for being “too cheap” to hire more employees to work the register.
The checkout lanes always seem to be a cause for concern among shoppers, who find that the process is too slow. The retail giant has installed several measures to make shopping easier and quicker for customers, like their new ‘Scan & Go’ feature.
With a Walmart+ subscription, customers can scan items on their phones as they shop, then head to a register and pay with just the tap of a button. The addition is nice in theory but they don’t always work, as employees still check for shoplifting, slowing down the process. Complete article
Oxford Mass. police seek help identifying person of interest in Walmart incident 03/15/2025
Cheyenne Man Wanted for Felony Forgery Arrested at Wyoming Walmart 03/14/2025
Walmart shoplifter pulls out cocaine while emptying pockets for loss prevention: South Euclid Ohio Police Blotter 03/13/2025
Suspect tracked down in theft of Lego sets at Fla. Walmart in The Villages 03/16/2025
Law enforcement respond to bomb threats across Sacramento Ca. Walmart 03/16/2025
Central Iowa Walmart briefly evacuated after bomb threat reportedX 03/16/2025
Celina Woman Found Guilty Of Ohio Walmart Theft 03/17/2025 Young allegedly stole $49.78 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in Celina on Sunday. Young had a previous conviction stemming from a theft at the Celina Walmart in 2023. ($150 due, sentence suspended.)
Bomb Threat at Lakeville Minn. Walmart Leads to Evacuation and Investigation 03/17/2025
Leavenworth man posed as Kansas Walmart employee, raped woman in back of store, court documents say 03/18/2025
ATCHISON, Kan. (KCTV) - Prosecutors charged a Leavenworth, Kansas, man with multiple felonies after he was accused of raping a woman.
Leavenworth Police alleged that 42-year-old Justin Metz had told a woman in the Atchison Walmart parking lot that he was an asset protection officer for the store. In the late afternoon on March 9, he escorted the woman to the back of the store and then sexually assaulted her.
Police learned of the incident and then on the afternoon of March 16, were notified that Metz was at the same Walmart, walking around. Complete article
ATCHISON, Kan. (KCTV) - Prosecutors charged a Leavenworth, Kansas, man with multiple felonies after he was accused of raping a woman.
Leavenworth Police alleged that 42-year-old Justin Metz had told a woman in the Atchison Walmart parking lot that he was an asset protection officer for the store. In the late afternoon on March 9, he escorted the woman to the back of the store and then sexually assaulted her.
Police learned of the incident and then on the afternoon of March 16, were notified that Metz was at the same Walmart, walking around. Complete article
Fire behind Walmart on Bowman Road threatened homes and businesses 03/19/2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Thousands witnessed a fire behind the Walmart on South Bowman Wednesday. Those inside the store were forced to evacuate as the city worked to protect businesses and homes.
The smoke and the flames were quite a sight from the road but quite a fear for those feet away like Megan Hughes.
“I was shocked to see how close it was to our house,” Hughes said. Complete article
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Thousands witnessed a fire behind the Walmart on South Bowman Wednesday. Those inside the store were forced to evacuate as the city worked to protect businesses and homes.
The smoke and the flames were quite a sight from the road but quite a fear for those feet away like Megan Hughes.
“I was shocked to see how close it was to our house,” Hughes said. Complete article
Recalled Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s meals sold by Walmart, Publix, others might have wood 03/18/2025
The latest not-food-in-your-food recall pulls Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals from shelves at Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Kroger-owned chains and other grocers.
As explained by Nestle USA’s recall notice, customers told Nestle about meals with “wood-like material,” and there has been “one potential choking incident” so far. Complete article
The latest not-food-in-your-food recall pulls Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals from shelves at Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Kroger-owned chains and other grocers.
As explained by Nestle USA’s recall notice, customers told Nestle about meals with “wood-like material,” and there has been “one potential choking incident” so far. Complete article
Popular baby, kids sunscreen products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon recalled 03/18/2025
A popular children's sunscreen brand sold at retailers nationwide is recalling several lots of spray and roller sunscreen "out of an abundance of caution," according to an announcement.
The voluntary recall, from Racine-based brand Babyganics, was issued Feb. 14, according to a release from the company. Babyganics said the products were recalled "after quality testing found results that were not expected."
Babyganics went on to say the specific products did not meet its quality standards after a "potential impurity" was discovered. Complete article
A popular children's sunscreen brand sold at retailers nationwide is recalling several lots of spray and roller sunscreen "out of an abundance of caution," according to an announcement.
The voluntary recall, from Racine-based brand Babyganics, was issued Feb. 14, according to a release from the company. Babyganics said the products were recalled "after quality testing found results that were not expected."
Babyganics went on to say the specific products did not meet its quality standards after a "potential impurity" was discovered. Complete article
VIDEO: Upstate shoplifting suspect flees SC Walmart in scooter, police say 03/19/2025
PICKENS, S.C. (WSPA) – A woman was arrested after shoplifting from a Walmart in Pickens and attempting to flee on one of the store’s mobility scooters, police said.
Officers with the Pickens Police Department said on Sunday around 11:30 a.m., a woman was pulled over while driving a mobility scooter on Highway 8, attempting to flee Walmart after shoplifting.
Officers said in addition to the unpaid products in her cart, they also found drugs including cocaine, marijuana and pills of a controlled substance. Complete article
PICKENS, S.C. (WSPA) – A woman was arrested after shoplifting from a Walmart in Pickens and attempting to flee on one of the store’s mobility scooters, police said.
Officers with the Pickens Police Department said on Sunday around 11:30 a.m., a woman was pulled over while driving a mobility scooter on Highway 8, attempting to flee Walmart after shoplifting.
Officers said in addition to the unpaid products in her cart, they also found drugs including cocaine, marijuana and pills of a controlled substance. Complete article
DELIVERY LOST Walmart shopper cancels popular service after ’13 hour’ wait and lost delivery – staff said they weren’t ‘responsible’ 03/20/2025
A WALMART shopper has canceled their popular service with the store after a 13 hour wait for a lost delivery.
Staff reportedly took no responsibility for the error, leading to the furious customer taking to social media to share her story. The incident saw the Walmart user cancel her subscription to the store in Georgia.
Her complaint from Wednesday said: "I just cancelled my @Walmart subscription.
"After waiting 13 hours for a delivery, which I have now cancelled, Walmart Dawsonville, Georgia explained to me that they have no responsibility in making sure deliveries are made in AT ALL.
"Why would I pay for that kind of service?" Complete article
A WALMART shopper has canceled their popular service with the store after a 13 hour wait for a lost delivery.
Staff reportedly took no responsibility for the error, leading to the furious customer taking to social media to share her story. The incident saw the Walmart user cancel her subscription to the store in Georgia.
Her complaint from Wednesday said: "I just cancelled my @Walmart subscription.
"After waiting 13 hours for a delivery, which I have now cancelled, Walmart Dawsonville, Georgia explained to me that they have no responsibility in making sure deliveries are made in AT ALL.
"Why would I pay for that kind of service?" Complete article
Walmart Pursues Generics Industry Leaders Over Price-Fixing 03/19/2025
US Retail Giant Seeks Treble Damages In Newly-Filed Complaint.
Walmart has launched an attack on a host of industry-leading generics firms over historical price-fixing allegations, with the US retail giant seeking treble damages from a Pennsylvania district court.
Walmart has become the latest party to wade into the long-running saga of generic price-fixing in the US, with the retail giant filing a lawsuit in the eastern district of Pennsylvania district court seeking treble damages against a host of manufacturers. Complete article
US Retail Giant Seeks Treble Damages In Newly-Filed Complaint.
Walmart has launched an attack on a host of industry-leading generics firms over historical price-fixing allegations, with the US retail giant seeking treble damages from a Pennsylvania district court.
Walmart has become the latest party to wade into the long-running saga of generic price-fixing in the US, with the retail giant filing a lawsuit in the eastern district of Pennsylvania district court seeking treble damages against a host of manufacturers. Complete article
Several Walmart stores evacuated across US following bomb threats 03/17/2025 Police shut down two stores in Sacramento, California, after receiving reports of devices at stores in Gerber Road and Truxel Road, in Natomas, News.Az reports, citing Newsweek.
Knox Man Accused of Stealing Woman’s Purse at Pa. Walmart 03/17/2025 According to a criminal complaint filed by Trooper Walker B. Kelley, of PSP Clarion, the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on February 27 when a woman accidentally left her purse in a shopping cart outside the store. Police say surveillance footage shows a man later identified as Charles Shreffler taking the purse from the cart at approximately 4:35 p.m. before leaving the area on foot.
OPD investigating Tx. Walmart theft 03/17/2025
Florida man arrested day after bomb threats made at North Carolina Lowe’s, Walmart 03/18/2025
Manchester man arrested for burglary following NY Walmart theft 03/18/2025
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation at Sun Prairie Wisc. Walmart 03/18/2025
Woman Found Shoplifting from East Rome Ga. Walmart 03/19/2025
Charges filed after shots fired into vehicle led to short chase through Missouri Walmart 03/20/2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man who fired several shots into a passing vehicle that held a mother and child inside was arrested after a gun fell out of his waistband during a short chase through Walmart.
Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Friday, March 14, indicate that Quendarius J. Crosby, 18, of Kansas City, has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.
A probable cause statement filed by the Kansas City Police Department revealed that around 6:05 p.m. on March 3, emergency crews were called to the area of 34th and Troost Ave. with reports of a shooting. .....
Law enforcement officials said Crosby was not seen again until he was spotted at the Walmart at 11601 E. Highway 40. Officers spotted him with what appeared to be a concealed firearm and attempted to make contact with him, however, he began to run through the store.
After a brief chase through the store, investigators said Crosby was taken into custody. As he was arrested, a firearm fell out of his waistband. During an interview, he told them he shot at the vehicle as he believed it to be the same vehicle that had been following him for a few weeks but was mistaken. Complete article
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man who fired several shots into a passing vehicle that held a mother and child inside was arrested after a gun fell out of his waistband during a short chase through Walmart.
Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Friday, March 14, indicate that Quendarius J. Crosby, 18, of Kansas City, has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.
A probable cause statement filed by the Kansas City Police Department revealed that around 6:05 p.m. on March 3, emergency crews were called to the area of 34th and Troost Ave. with reports of a shooting. .....
Law enforcement officials said Crosby was not seen again until he was spotted at the Walmart at 11601 E. Highway 40. Officers spotted him with what appeared to be a concealed firearm and attempted to make contact with him, however, he began to run through the store.
After a brief chase through the store, investigators said Crosby was taken into custody. As he was arrested, a firearm fell out of his waistband. During an interview, he told them he shot at the vehicle as he believed it to be the same vehicle that had been following him for a few weeks but was mistaken. Complete article
Suspects sought after $25K worth of jewelry stolen from Clarksville Tenn. Walmart on March 18 03/20/2025
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are investigating after more than $20,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from a Walmart in Clarksville earlier this week.
The Clarksville Police Department said the incident took place at the Walmart in the 3000 block of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on Tuesday, March 18.
Video surveillance reported captured two individuals near the store’s jewelry counter at 5:10 p.m. One of the individuals reportedly opened the display case and took approximately $25,000 worth of jewelry. Complete article
Investigation underway after $20,000 in jewelry stolen from Newport Tenn. Walmart on March 8 03/17/2025
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are investigating after more than $20,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from a Walmart in Clarksville earlier this week.
The Clarksville Police Department said the incident took place at the Walmart in the 3000 block of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on Tuesday, March 18.
Video surveillance reported captured two individuals near the store’s jewelry counter at 5:10 p.m. One of the individuals reportedly opened the display case and took approximately $25,000 worth of jewelry. Complete article
Investigation underway after $20,000 in jewelry stolen from Newport Tenn. Walmart on March 8 03/17/2025
Man charged with stealing bank info using skimming devices at Wilkes-Barre Twp. Pa. Walmart 03/20/2025
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Police in Wilkes-Barre Township filed charges against a Romanian man on allegations he placed skimming devices at two check-outs inside Walmart, stealing personal and bank information.
Florin Doroiman, 35, is charged with two counts each of placing a skimming device and access device fraud. The charges were filed Thursday with District Judge Michael Dotzel in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Police called the investigation “significant” as Doroiman is believed to be a member of an organized Romanian criminal syndicate that placed skimming devices in other stories in Virginia.
Working with the U.S. Secret Service, police reported Doroiman is accused of illegally obtaining nearly 4,600 account numbers and more than 1,000 SNAP benefit accounts in Pennsylvania and other states. Complete article
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Police in Wilkes-Barre Township filed charges against a Romanian man on allegations he placed skimming devices at two check-outs inside Walmart, stealing personal and bank information.
Florin Doroiman, 35, is charged with two counts each of placing a skimming device and access device fraud. The charges were filed Thursday with District Judge Michael Dotzel in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Police called the investigation “significant” as Doroiman is believed to be a member of an organized Romanian criminal syndicate that placed skimming devices in other stories in Virginia.
Working with the U.S. Secret Service, police reported Doroiman is accused of illegally obtaining nearly 4,600 account numbers and more than 1,000 SNAP benefit accounts in Pennsylvania and other states. Complete article
Festus woman charged with DWI after striking 2 women, 3 cars in Missouri Walmart parking lot 03/21/2025
FESTUS, Mo. — A Festus woman has been charged with two felonies in connection with an accident that occurred Wednesday, March 19, in the Twin City Walmart parking lot when she allegedly backed her car into two female pedestrians, seriously injuring them.
Paula Childs, 46, was charged Thursday with two counts of driving while intoxicated/causing serious physical injury, each one a Class D felony punishable by up to seven years in prison, according to court records.
The Festus Police Department received a call at about 3:10 p.m. about the accident outside the store, 650 S. Truman Blvd., Chief Doug Wendel said. Childs was arrested in the parking lot. Complete article
FESTUS, Mo. — A Festus woman has been charged with two felonies in connection with an accident that occurred Wednesday, March 19, in the Twin City Walmart parking lot when she allegedly backed her car into two female pedestrians, seriously injuring them.
Paula Childs, 46, was charged Thursday with two counts of driving while intoxicated/causing serious physical injury, each one a Class D felony punishable by up to seven years in prison, according to court records.
The Festus Police Department received a call at about 3:10 p.m. about the accident outside the store, 650 S. Truman Blvd., Chief Doug Wendel said. Childs was arrested in the parking lot. Complete article
PHOTOS: Walmart truck overturns on railroad tracks in Memphis Tenn. 03/21/2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Walmart semi-truck overturned on railroad tracks early Friday morning in Presidents Island.
WREG was on the scene and captured photos of what appeared to be a Walmart truck lying on the railroad track in the 2100 block of Channel Avenue. The cab of the truck is heavily damaged.
The peninsula is known for having the city’s major river port and an industrial park. Complete article
Train crashes into Walmart tractor trailer 03/21/2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Walmart semi-truck overturned on railroad tracks early Friday morning in Presidents Island.
WREG was on the scene and captured photos of what appeared to be a Walmart truck lying on the railroad track in the 2100 block of Channel Avenue. The cab of the truck is heavily damaged.
The peninsula is known for having the city’s major river port and an industrial park. Complete article
Train crashes into Walmart tractor trailer 03/21/2025
GIKPAL Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violations of Federal Regulation for Clothing Storage Units; Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com by ONME Direct 03/20/2025
Name of Product:
GIKPAL 10 Drawer Dressers
Hazard:
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers violate performance and labeling requirements of the STURDY Act. Complete article
Name of Product:
GIKPAL 10 Drawer Dressers
Hazard:
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers violate performance and labeling requirements of the STURDY Act. Complete article
Crime of the Week: Central Freeway Tx. Wal-Mart 03/18/2025 You can help Crime Stoppers find a suspect using a stolen credit card at the Wal-Mart off Central Freeway.
Loveland Colorado Shelter-in-Place Lifted After Police Activity Near Walmart 03/18/2025
Retail Theft Incident Reported at Pa. Walmart 03/18/2025
$100,000-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Maryland Walmart 03/20/2025
Teens Jailed for Stealing from East Rome Ga. Walmart 03/21/2025
Officers, armed man have brief standoff at Walmart in Aiken SC 03/21/2025
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities blocked off the parking lot of the Walmart on Richland Avenue on Friday afternoon.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety said officers had a brief standoff with an armed suicidal man in his vehicle.
Officers were able to have the individual peacefully exit the vehicle and he was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation and treatment. Complete article
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities blocked off the parking lot of the Walmart on Richland Avenue on Friday afternoon.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety said officers had a brief standoff with an armed suicidal man in his vehicle.
Officers were able to have the individual peacefully exit the vehicle and he was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation and treatment. Complete article
Police clear scene of investigation at Myrtle Beach SC Walmart 03/21/2025
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Police were at the scene of an investigation at a Walmart in Myrtle Beach on Friday.
A spokesperson from the Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed that the investigation was ongoing at the retail store on Seaboard Street.
WMBF News received photos from the scene showing a large number of employees and customers outside the store. Complete article
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Police were at the scene of an investigation at a Walmart in Myrtle Beach on Friday.
A spokesperson from the Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed that the investigation was ongoing at the retail store on Seaboard Street.
WMBF News received photos from the scene showing a large number of employees and customers outside the store. Complete article
Man arrested, accused of trying to kidnap child at Kennesaw Ga. Walmart, police say 03/22/2025 (Possible hoax both stories can't be true.)
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was arrested on Saturday morning after police say he tried to snatch a child at a Cobb County Walmart earlier in the week.
Mahendra Patel, a 56-year-old from Kennesaw, faces charges of simple assault, simple battery and kidnapping. He is being held at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center with no bond.
On Tuesday, Acworth police were called to the Walmart Supercenter at 3105 Cobb Parkway. The mother, alongside witnesses, said a man asked her a question about Tylenol before grabbing her child. Complete article
Mom describes moment man allegedly tried to kidnap her son in Walmart: 'We're tug-of-warring' 03/26/2025
Attorney for man accused in Walmart toddler incident says it was a “misunderstanding” 03/28/2025
Man accused of trying to kidnap toddler at Acworth Walmart says he was just trying to help 03/27/2025 “You mean to tell me that if someone was having a tug-of-war with a child, that Mr. Patel was going to walk freely around Walmart for 10 minutes?” Merchant said. “He was looking for the Tylenol, asked for help. She was getting up to show him, to point where the Tylenol was, and a normal person would think you’re handicapped because you’re in the handicapped scooter, got two children she’s holding on to. She explained they were both at her feet. She explained one was sort of in her lap, and one’s at her feet, and she’s getting up to point, and he thinks the child’s going to fall.”
Kennesaw daycare owner defends business after landlord's kidnapping arrest 03/25/2025
Daycare addresses concerns amid landlord’s kidnapping charges at Walmart 03/28/2025
Georgia mom’s Walmart trip devolves into ‘tug-of-warring’ in desperate attempt to save her son 03/28/2025 (This article was posted after the lawyer claimed he was trying to prevent a child from falling, yet it doesn't mention it; however, it does report that there was no immediate demand to arrest him and that he talked to an employee to find his tylanol, bought it and left, which a guilty person is unlikely to do. This shows another case of incompetant reporting.
Lawyer says Acworth Ga. Walmart kidnapping case is ‘complete misunderstanding’ 04/02/2025 “Most people think if you’re trying to snatch a child, that you’re going to snatch and run. You’re not going to try to snatch a child, and then talk to an employee, and then go and look at Tylenol and then purchase Tylenol in your own name,” Merchant said.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was arrested on Saturday morning after police say he tried to snatch a child at a Cobb County Walmart earlier in the week.
Mahendra Patel, a 56-year-old from Kennesaw, faces charges of simple assault, simple battery and kidnapping. He is being held at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center with no bond.
On Tuesday, Acworth police were called to the Walmart Supercenter at 3105 Cobb Parkway. The mother, alongside witnesses, said a man asked her a question about Tylenol before grabbing her child. Complete article
Mom describes moment man allegedly tried to kidnap her son in Walmart: 'We're tug-of-warring' 03/26/2025
Attorney for man accused in Walmart toddler incident says it was a “misunderstanding” 03/28/2025
Man accused of trying to kidnap toddler at Acworth Walmart says he was just trying to help 03/27/2025 “You mean to tell me that if someone was having a tug-of-war with a child, that Mr. Patel was going to walk freely around Walmart for 10 minutes?” Merchant said. “He was looking for the Tylenol, asked for help. She was getting up to show him, to point where the Tylenol was, and a normal person would think you’re handicapped because you’re in the handicapped scooter, got two children she’s holding on to. She explained they were both at her feet. She explained one was sort of in her lap, and one’s at her feet, and she’s getting up to point, and he thinks the child’s going to fall.”
Kennesaw daycare owner defends business after landlord's kidnapping arrest 03/25/2025
Daycare addresses concerns amid landlord’s kidnapping charges at Walmart 03/28/2025
Georgia mom’s Walmart trip devolves into ‘tug-of-warring’ in desperate attempt to save her son 03/28/2025 (This article was posted after the lawyer claimed he was trying to prevent a child from falling, yet it doesn't mention it; however, it does report that there was no immediate demand to arrest him and that he talked to an employee to find his tylanol, bought it and left, which a guilty person is unlikely to do. This shows another case of incompetant reporting.
Lawyer says Acworth Ga. Walmart kidnapping case is ‘complete misunderstanding’ 04/02/2025 “Most people think if you’re trying to snatch a child, that you’re going to snatch and run. You’re not going to try to snatch a child, and then talk to an employee, and then go and look at Tylenol and then purchase Tylenol in your own name,” Merchant said.
Former Kansas Highway Patrol trooper loses license after stealing from Walmarts 03/21/2025
A former Kansas Highway Patrol trooper and Kansas National Guard chaplain was stripped of his law enforcement license after shoplifting from Topeka Walmart stores while on duty and wearing his KHP and military uniforms.
Mark Leenerts was employed by the Kansas Highway Patrol from July 11, 2018 to Sept. 26, 2023, according to a summary order of revocation from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training released last month.
A February 2021 Facebook post from the Kansas Air National Guard shows Leenerts being sworn in as a chaplain.
Leenerts was charged October 2023 and pleaded guilty in August 2024 to two counts of misdemeanor theft and one count of official misconduct. He was sentenced to 12 months of probation, court records show. ......
“Upon being confronted with allegations of theft, Mark Leenerts was placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation,” KHP spokesperson April McCollum said in an email. “He chose to resign from his position with the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), rather than participate in the internal affairs process.” Complete article
A former Kansas Highway Patrol trooper and Kansas National Guard chaplain was stripped of his law enforcement license after shoplifting from Topeka Walmart stores while on duty and wearing his KHP and military uniforms.
Mark Leenerts was employed by the Kansas Highway Patrol from July 11, 2018 to Sept. 26, 2023, according to a summary order of revocation from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training released last month.
A February 2021 Facebook post from the Kansas Air National Guard shows Leenerts being sworn in as a chaplain.
Leenerts was charged October 2023 and pleaded guilty in August 2024 to two counts of misdemeanor theft and one count of official misconduct. He was sentenced to 12 months of probation, court records show. ......
“Upon being confronted with allegations of theft, Mark Leenerts was placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation,” KHP spokesperson April McCollum said in an email. “He chose to resign from his position with the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), rather than participate in the internal affairs process.” Complete article
Boca Raton Woman Charged With Fla. Walmart Crime Says She Wants To Die 03/22/2025
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Boca Raton who claimed she wanted to die was taken into custody by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office after she allegedly tried to break into multiple cars in the parking lot of Walmart near U.S. 441 and Palmetto Park Road. BocaNewsNow.com obtained the arrest reported for Kateryna Peterson:
>>On March 20, 2025, at approximately 2144 hours, I was dispatched to Walmart at 22100 S State Road 7, unincorporated Boca Raton, Palm Beach County in reference to a vehicle burglary in progress. Witnesses described the suspect as a white female with a white shirt and black shorts who was now exiting the parking lot and traveling eastbound on Palmetto Park Road. While in my issued patrol vehicle and in the PBSO issued uniform, I observed a female matching the description in the same area (Vineyard Ct and Palmetto Park Rd), who advised she was just at the Walmart. I detained her and placed her into handcuffs and explained that we were investigating a crime at the Walmart. She refused to corporate and did not want to provide her name. This continued while I investigated the incident at the Walmart.
During this time, she advised that she was checking door handles because she wanted to die. I returned to the scene with my Rapid ID in attempt to identify her. She refused several times again. We attempted to get a finger print but she continued to resist. She was pulled out of the vehicle and it was explained that we needed to identify her. As I attempted to utilize the Rapid ID, she raised her right leg and kicked my right knee two times. She then swung her head back towards mine as I stood behind her narrowly missing the right side of my face. At this point she was placed into the back of my vehicle and told she was under arrest. At the Walmart, Loss Prevention advised that they located her Wallet near the front of the store, after review of the abandoned property, it was discovered to contain the USA Residence Card for the current Defendant in custody, Ms. Kateryna Peterson. Complete article
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Boca Raton who claimed she wanted to die was taken into custody by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office after she allegedly tried to break into multiple cars in the parking lot of Walmart near U.S. 441 and Palmetto Park Road. BocaNewsNow.com obtained the arrest reported for Kateryna Peterson:
>>On March 20, 2025, at approximately 2144 hours, I was dispatched to Walmart at 22100 S State Road 7, unincorporated Boca Raton, Palm Beach County in reference to a vehicle burglary in progress. Witnesses described the suspect as a white female with a white shirt and black shorts who was now exiting the parking lot and traveling eastbound on Palmetto Park Road. While in my issued patrol vehicle and in the PBSO issued uniform, I observed a female matching the description in the same area (Vineyard Ct and Palmetto Park Rd), who advised she was just at the Walmart. I detained her and placed her into handcuffs and explained that we were investigating a crime at the Walmart. She refused to corporate and did not want to provide her name. This continued while I investigated the incident at the Walmart.
During this time, she advised that she was checking door handles because she wanted to die. I returned to the scene with my Rapid ID in attempt to identify her. She refused several times again. We attempted to get a finger print but she continued to resist. She was pulled out of the vehicle and it was explained that we needed to identify her. As I attempted to utilize the Rapid ID, she raised her right leg and kicked my right knee two times. She then swung her head back towards mine as I stood behind her narrowly missing the right side of my face. At this point she was placed into the back of my vehicle and told she was under arrest. At the Walmart, Loss Prevention advised that they located her Wallet near the front of the store, after review of the abandoned property, it was discovered to contain the USA Residence Card for the current Defendant in custody, Ms. Kateryna Peterson. Complete article
I-5 crash involving Walmart truck causes delays in Stockton, Ca., CHP says 03/21/2025
STOCKTON, Calif. — A crash involving a Walmart truck and three other vehicles is causing delays on Interstate in Stockton, the California Highway Patrol said.
Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash on southbound I-5 near Highway 4 around 4:05 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol incident logs.
No injuries were reported in the crash, CHP said. All the vehicles have been moved to the right-hand shoulder.
Drivers can expect some delays on southbound I-5 and westbound Highway 4. Complete article
STOCKTON, Calif. — A crash involving a Walmart truck and three other vehicles is causing delays on Interstate in Stockton, the California Highway Patrol said.
Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash on southbound I-5 near Highway 4 around 4:05 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol incident logs.
No injuries were reported in the crash, CHP said. All the vehicles have been moved to the right-hand shoulder.
Drivers can expect some delays on southbound I-5 and westbound Highway 4. Complete article
Silver Creek Woman Jailed for Concealing Merchandise from Ga. Walmart 03/21/2025
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Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead in Little Rock Arkansas 03/25/2025
An Arkansas man wanted on multiple warrants was shot and killed Monday afternoon following a confrontation with police near the Baseline Walmart in Little Rock.
Who: Willie Joe Larry-Purdiman, 23, of Jacksonville, AR
Where: 7900 Block of Baseline Road in Little Rock, AR
When: Monday, March 24, 2025, around 3 PM.
Details
According to a press release from the Arkansas State Police (ASP), Officers with a US Marshalls Service task force attempted to arrest Larry-Purdiman, who had failed to appear for sentencing on violent felony charges in Pulaski County. They were able to track him to the Walmart on Baseline Road in southwest Little Rock.
When Officers tried to stop Larry-Purdiman, he fled on foot into a nearby gas station parking lot. He was armed with a fully-automatic handgun and fired at officers while running. Officers returned fire.
During the initial pursuit one of the officers vehicle hit a gas pump and was engulfed in flames.
Larry-Purdiman was soon thereafter found behind a business across the road. Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures, but the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Complete article
US Marshals involved in shooting on Baseline Road in Little Rock 03/24/2025
An Arkansas man wanted on multiple warrants was shot and killed Monday afternoon following a confrontation with police near the Baseline Walmart in Little Rock.
Who: Willie Joe Larry-Purdiman, 23, of Jacksonville, AR
Where: 7900 Block of Baseline Road in Little Rock, AR
When: Monday, March 24, 2025, around 3 PM.
Details
According to a press release from the Arkansas State Police (ASP), Officers with a US Marshalls Service task force attempted to arrest Larry-Purdiman, who had failed to appear for sentencing on violent felony charges in Pulaski County. They were able to track him to the Walmart on Baseline Road in southwest Little Rock.
When Officers tried to stop Larry-Purdiman, he fled on foot into a nearby gas station parking lot. He was armed with a fully-automatic handgun and fired at officers while running. Officers returned fire.
During the initial pursuit one of the officers vehicle hit a gas pump and was engulfed in flames.
Larry-Purdiman was soon thereafter found behind a business across the road. Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures, but the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Complete article
US Marshals involved in shooting on Baseline Road in Little Rock 03/24/2025
Man killed in shooting at Elkhart County Ind. apartment complex behind Walmart 03/24/2025
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - A man is dead after a shooting this afternoon at an apartment complex in Elkhart County.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. to the Arbors at Riverbend, which is located off Ash Road just south of the Walmart on Old U.S. 20.
The victim has not been identified yet. There is currently no suspect information.
Details remain limited at this time, but witnesses on scene tell WNDU 16 News Now it appeared to be a drive-by shooting. Complete article
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - A man is dead after a shooting this afternoon at an apartment complex in Elkhart County.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. to the Arbors at Riverbend, which is located off Ash Road just south of the Walmart on Old U.S. 20.
The victim has not been identified yet. There is currently no suspect information.
Details remain limited at this time, but witnesses on scene tell WNDU 16 News Now it appeared to be a drive-by shooting. Complete article
Two hospitalized in stabbing at Walmart in Las Vegas Nevada 03/25/2025
Two people were taken to University Medical Center on Tuesday following a stabbing at a Walmart Supercenter, according to Las Vegas police and a Walmart spokesperson.
According to a release from the Metropolitan Police Department, the stabbing was reported just after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the 4500 block of West Charleston Boulevard, east of South Decatur Boulevard.
In a statement sent to the Review-Journal Tuesday evening, a Walmart spokeswoman said the company is “working closely with police throughout this investigation.”
The spokeswoman confirmed that the incident happened at the Walmart Supercenter store at 4505 W. Charleston Blvd. A suspect was taken into custody, according to Metro.
The two people who were transported to the hospital had non-life-threatening injuries, Metro said. Complete article
Two people were taken to University Medical Center on Tuesday following a stabbing at a Walmart Supercenter, according to Las Vegas police and a Walmart spokesperson.
According to a release from the Metropolitan Police Department, the stabbing was reported just after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the 4500 block of West Charleston Boulevard, east of South Decatur Boulevard.
In a statement sent to the Review-Journal Tuesday evening, a Walmart spokeswoman said the company is “working closely with police throughout this investigation.”
The spokeswoman confirmed that the incident happened at the Walmart Supercenter store at 4505 W. Charleston Blvd. A suspect was taken into custody, according to Metro.
The two people who were transported to the hospital had non-life-threatening injuries, Metro said. Complete article
Man destroys TVs, glass doors in rampage at Mich. Walmart, police say 03/24/2025
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A man is accused of breaking televisions and glass doors during a rampage at Walmart in Holland Township, sheriff’s deputies said.
Other products were also damaged.
The loss is expected to be in the thousands of dollars, Ottawa County sheriff’s Capt. Jake Sparks said.
The suspect, a 25-year-old Grand Haven Township man, is jailed. His name has not been released pending arraignment in Holland District Court.
The incident was reported at 6:39 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Walmart on North Park Drive in Holland Township.
Witnesses reported that the man was destroying items in the store. He allegedly pulled six flatscreen televisions from shelves, destroying them, and used a metal pole he found in the store to break at least 17 glass doors and damage products on shelves. Complete article
Suspect in Walmart rampage carried out by deputies at court hearing 03/24/2025
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A man is accused of breaking televisions and glass doors during a rampage at Walmart in Holland Township, sheriff’s deputies said.
Other products were also damaged.
The loss is expected to be in the thousands of dollars, Ottawa County sheriff’s Capt. Jake Sparks said.
The suspect, a 25-year-old Grand Haven Township man, is jailed. His name has not been released pending arraignment in Holland District Court.
The incident was reported at 6:39 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Walmart on North Park Drive in Holland Township.
Witnesses reported that the man was destroying items in the store. He allegedly pulled six flatscreen televisions from shelves, destroying them, and used a metal pole he found in the store to break at least 17 glass doors and damage products on shelves. Complete article
Suspect in Walmart rampage carried out by deputies at court hearing 03/24/2025
Walmart Heiress’ Veiled Trump Critique Breaks Billionaire Quiet 03/24/2025
Christy Walton, an heiress to the Walmart Inc. retail fortune, placed a full-page advertisement in Sunday's New York Times calling on America to uphold its democratic principles.
Headlined “USA, USA, USA,” the ad shows an image of the Statue of Liberty at sunset alongside eight declarations, including “we respect our neighbors and trading partners” and “we defend against aggression by dictators.”
She recently donated $50,000 to the Lincoln Project, a political action committee whose website describes its “fight against Trumpism,” and $150,000 to a group supporting Senate Democrats. Complete article
Who is Christy Walton, the billionaire Walmart heiress who just took out a ‘non-partisan’ ad in The New York Times? She fundraised for Kamala Harris and her sister-in-law is the world’s richest woman 03/26/2025
Christy Walton, an heiress to the Walmart Inc. retail fortune, placed a full-page advertisement in Sunday's New York Times calling on America to uphold its democratic principles.
Headlined “USA, USA, USA,” the ad shows an image of the Statue of Liberty at sunset alongside eight declarations, including “we respect our neighbors and trading partners” and “we defend against aggression by dictators.”
She recently donated $50,000 to the Lincoln Project, a political action committee whose website describes its “fight against Trumpism,” and $150,000 to a group supporting Senate Democrats. Complete article
Who is Christy Walton, the billionaire Walmart heiress who just took out a ‘non-partisan’ ad in The New York Times? She fundraised for Kamala Harris and her sister-in-law is the world’s richest woman 03/26/2025
Michael Ehret Named Chief People Officer at Walmart International 03/26/2025
Michael Ehret will join Walmart as senior vice president and chief people officer of Walmart International, according to an internal memo from the organization. Ehret will join the global people leadership team and be an integral member of the Walmart International executive leadership team. In this role, he will work in close partnership with Kath McLay, president and CEO of Walmart International, and report to Donna Morris, chief people officer at Walmart.
As chief people officer for Walmart International, Ehret will partner with Walmart’s people teams across 18 countries outside the U.S. and support over 500,000 associates in Walmart’s international markets. He’ll be responsible for accelerating associate growth, prioritizing well-being, creating a sense of belonging, and leading a digital transformation for these associates.
Ehret has worked across multiple companies and industries, bringing a wealth of experience to this role. He has spent the last 17 years at Johnson & Johnson, most recently serving as head of global talent management. During his time at J&J, he held a variety of key leadership roles, including senior vice president of HR for multiple commercial franchises in the medical devices sector and senior vice president and regional supply chain HR leader of Latin America. He has managed diverse workforces across 90 countries and lived in China, Scotland, and Brazil. Complete article
Michael Ehret will join Walmart as senior vice president and chief people officer of Walmart International, according to an internal memo from the organization. Ehret will join the global people leadership team and be an integral member of the Walmart International executive leadership team. In this role, he will work in close partnership with Kath McLay, president and CEO of Walmart International, and report to Donna Morris, chief people officer at Walmart.
As chief people officer for Walmart International, Ehret will partner with Walmart’s people teams across 18 countries outside the U.S. and support over 500,000 associates in Walmart’s international markets. He’ll be responsible for accelerating associate growth, prioritizing well-being, creating a sense of belonging, and leading a digital transformation for these associates.
Ehret has worked across multiple companies and industries, bringing a wealth of experience to this role. He has spent the last 17 years at Johnson & Johnson, most recently serving as head of global talent management. During his time at J&J, he held a variety of key leadership roles, including senior vice president of HR for multiple commercial franchises in the medical devices sector and senior vice president and regional supply chain HR leader of Latin America. He has managed diverse workforces across 90 countries and lived in China, Scotland, and Brazil. Complete article
Accomplice in Mich. Walmart trading card theft sentenced in Circuit Court 03/21/2025 Julia Sulewski was sentenced to two years probation and 43 days in jail for her role in a robbery on September 20, 2024. Sulewski acted as the getaway driver for her then-boyfriend, Jorge Pozo, after he stole over $3,000 worth of trading cards from a Monroe County Walmart. The pair led police on a high-speed chase that ended in Toledo when their car crashed into a curb.
2019 El Paso Tx. Walmart gunman won’t face the death penalty 03/24/2025
Formal charges filed against College Place Wash. Walmart theft suspect 03/25/2025
Public Indecency Arrest In Joliet Ill. Walmart On Jefferson Street: Police 03/24/2025
Minnesotan arrested for theft at Iowa Walmart 03/24/2025
Suspicious calls to Ga. Walmart pharmacy prompt investigation, Forsyth County deputies say 03/26/2025 The sheriff’s office said the pharmacy got an anonymous phone call from a woman who said two men were trying to shoot her in the parking lot. Six minutes later, another call was made to the pharmacy by a woman who said there was a bomb in front of the bathroom and then hung up. The store was evacuated, and the sheriff’s office was called.
Police search for man accused of recording woman in bathroom stall at Dumfries Va. Walmart 03/25/2025
Versailles Missouri police investigate man's death found in Walmart parking lot 03/25/2025
Versailles, Mo — The Versailles Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was found in a vehicle on March 20th.
According to the police, 38-year-old Lorenzo Flores was discovered deceased in a 2021 Nissan Altima parked in the Versailles Walmart parking lot.
Authorities said they are still working to determine the cause of death but do not suspect foul play at this time. Complete article
Versailles, Mo — The Versailles Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was found in a vehicle on March 20th.
According to the police, 38-year-old Lorenzo Flores was discovered deceased in a 2021 Nissan Altima parked in the Versailles Walmart parking lot.
Authorities said they are still working to determine the cause of death but do not suspect foul play at this time. Complete article
Walmart fires woman who reported anti-trans threats from man in bathroom 03/28/2025
Dani Davis said she was fired from a Walmart store a week after a man entered the women's bathroom and yelled anti-trans threats at her.
Dani Davis was in the women's restroom at the Walmart where she worked when she heard a man's voice shouting from outside the stall.
The man yelled a slur for transgender people and said he was going to beat them up, Davis said. She was the only person in the bathroom at the Lake City, Florida, store.
Davis, who is not transgender, said she feared the man thought she was trans because she is 6-foot-4. She hid in the bathroom until the man left and told her supervisor what had happened. Complete article
A week later, Walmart fired her.
Davis, 29, said she was told she’d been fired for not reporting the March 14 incident to higher-up managers, creating a “security risk.” Besides losing her job, she said the incident left her terrified at how anti-trans sentiment had led someone to threaten her with violence.
“It was all very scary and heartbreaking and confusing,” Davis said.
Walmart spokesman Joe Pennington said the company reviewed the incident and has made multiple attempts to invite Davis to return to her job with back pay.
“We want our associates to feel safe and supported in their workplace, and we won’t tolerate bullying or threats of violence against our associates or customers,” Pennington said in an email to The Washington Post.
Dani Davis said she was fired from a Walmart store a week after a man entered the women's bathroom and yelled anti-trans threats at her.
Dani Davis was in the women's restroom at the Walmart where she worked when she heard a man's voice shouting from outside the stall.
The man yelled a slur for transgender people and said he was going to beat them up, Davis said. She was the only person in the bathroom at the Lake City, Florida, store.
Davis, who is not transgender, said she feared the man thought she was trans because she is 6-foot-4. She hid in the bathroom until the man left and told her supervisor what had happened. Complete article
A week later, Walmart fired her.
Davis, 29, said she was told she’d been fired for not reporting the March 14 incident to higher-up managers, creating a “security risk.” Besides losing her job, she said the incident left her terrified at how anti-trans sentiment had led someone to threaten her with violence.
“It was all very scary and heartbreaking and confusing,” Davis said.
Walmart spokesman Joe Pennington said the company reviewed the incident and has made multiple attempts to invite Davis to return to her job with back pay.
“We want our associates to feel safe and supported in their workplace, and we won’t tolerate bullying or threats of violence against our associates or customers,” Pennington said in an email to The Washington Post.
Walmart finally refunds Pokémon fans who overpaid for Prismatic Evolutions 03/26/2025
Walmart shoppers who pre-ordered some of the Pokémon TCG’s hottest products have received sudden refunds, seemingly for overpaying.
Pokémon TCG fans who pre-ordered Prismatic Evolutions products through Walmart have received an unexpected refund, according to several posts made on Reddit. Multiple collectors shared news of their received refund on March 17. Screenshots of emails from Walmart say that “due to a system error, you may have been overcharged” for Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Boxes and Poster Collections.
These emails from Walmart don’t specify why fans received refunds for the newest Pokémon set (Wargamer has contacted Walmart to confirm, but is yet to receive a reply). However, the affected Pokémon TCG fans say that it’s because they paid above MSRP for their products. Complete article
Walmart shoppers who pre-ordered some of the Pokémon TCG’s hottest products have received sudden refunds, seemingly for overpaying.
Pokémon TCG fans who pre-ordered Prismatic Evolutions products through Walmart have received an unexpected refund, according to several posts made on Reddit. Multiple collectors shared news of their received refund on March 17. Screenshots of emails from Walmart say that “due to a system error, you may have been overcharged” for Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Boxes and Poster Collections.
These emails from Walmart don’t specify why fans received refunds for the newest Pokémon set (Wargamer has contacted Walmart to confirm, but is yet to receive a reply). However, the affected Pokémon TCG fans say that it’s because they paid above MSRP for their products. Complete article
"It won't be the same without him" | Fayetteville Arkansas community rallies after Walmart greeter's firing 03/26/2025
"I did the right thing, but not at the right time and not the right way," Mr. Chau said.
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — A local post on social media with the hashtag #JusticeforMrChau went viral locally in a Fayetteville Facebook group over the last few days.
Chau Nguyen was a greeter at the Fayetteville Walmart on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard who was recently fired after nearly 11 years on the job.
This left customers outraged, confused, and demanding that he get this job back after a post in "What's Wrong Fayetteville? garnered thousands of comments and hundreds of shares. ......
"On the evening of March 22nd, I stopped a girl student, I asked her to let me see her receipt, and she did it. I have a look at the receipt," he said.
Mr. Chau said he saw there were 14 items on the receipt, but there seemed to be many more items in her cart.
"She put some of her items aside and at that time, I came quickly up to her. I told her, 'No, no, it's still over the amount of 14,'" Mr. Chau said. "So at that time, she disagreed with me. She wanted to walk up, but I didn't let her go."
According to Walmart's policy, employees cannot detain or harass customers suspected of shoplifting, and they have a "no-touch" policy. Mr. Chau admits this wasn't his first time violating procedure and that there were two other incidents.
"I stopped a woman, but she refused to show me her receipt. I held her cart, but she walked away ... But you know, it's my way, OK? I cannot give up. So I still held the cart," he said. In retrospect, Mr. Chau acknowledges that he was wrong and should have complied with the policy. Complete article
"I did the right thing, but not at the right time and not the right way," Mr. Chau said.
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — A local post on social media with the hashtag #JusticeforMrChau went viral locally in a Fayetteville Facebook group over the last few days.
Chau Nguyen was a greeter at the Fayetteville Walmart on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard who was recently fired after nearly 11 years on the job.
This left customers outraged, confused, and demanding that he get this job back after a post in "What's Wrong Fayetteville? garnered thousands of comments and hundreds of shares. ......
"On the evening of March 22nd, I stopped a girl student, I asked her to let me see her receipt, and she did it. I have a look at the receipt," he said.
Mr. Chau said he saw there were 14 items on the receipt, but there seemed to be many more items in her cart.
"She put some of her items aside and at that time, I came quickly up to her. I told her, 'No, no, it's still over the amount of 14,'" Mr. Chau said. "So at that time, she disagreed with me. She wanted to walk up, but I didn't let her go."
According to Walmart's policy, employees cannot detain or harass customers suspected of shoplifting, and they have a "no-touch" policy. Mr. Chau admits this wasn't his first time violating procedure and that there were two other incidents.
"I stopped a woman, but she refused to show me her receipt. I held her cart, but she walked away ... But you know, it's my way, OK? I cannot give up. So I still held the cart," he said. In retrospect, Mr. Chau acknowledges that he was wrong and should have complied with the policy. Complete article
Walmart recalls issued nationwide: Defective Bridgestone tires could cause crash 03/27/2025
This week’s recalls of products sold at America’s largest retailer includes defective tires that could cause car crashes.
With thousands of products on shelves and available online, Walmart serves millions of Americans. When a recall affects one of the products it sells, there can be widespread effects. .....
Recent recalls of products sold at Walmart include an Igloo cooler that can cause fingertip amputations, Segway scooters that pose a fall risk, and two recalls of Bridgestone tires. Complete article
Walmart issues nationwide recalls: See list of products 03/25/2025
This week’s recalls of products sold at America’s largest retailer includes defective tires that could cause car crashes.
With thousands of products on shelves and available online, Walmart serves millions of Americans. When a recall affects one of the products it sells, there can be widespread effects. .....
Recent recalls of products sold at Walmart include an Igloo cooler that can cause fingertip amputations, Segway scooters that pose a fall risk, and two recalls of Bridgestone tires. Complete article
Walmart issues nationwide recalls: See list of products 03/25/2025
UPDATE: All Clear Given After Bomb Threat at Ind. Walmart 03/26/2025
Ithaca women arrested for stealing at NY Walmart 03/26/2025
'Suspicious package' dropped off at central Fresno Ca. Walmart, police say 03/25/2025
Sequim woman uses CPR training to save man outside Wash. Walmart 03/26/2025
Update: Scene cleared after bomb threat made at Ga. Walmart 03/25/2025
Patrick Crusius believed he was fulfilling Trump’s wishes in El Paso attack, his attorney says 03/30/2025
Patrick Crusius believed he was acting at the direction of President Donald Trump when he murdered 23 people and wounded 22 others at an El Paso Walmart in 2019, his defense lawyer told El Paso Matters.
“He thought he had to stop the invasion because that’s what his president was telling him, which is just not rational,” defense attorney Joe Spencer said in his first extended interview about the mass shooting that Crusius said was meant to stop “the Hispanic invasion of Texas.”
“He thought, if he doesn’t do it, then nobody’s going to do it. He’s got to start,” Spencer said.
The White House did not respond to multiple requests for comment from El Paso Matters. On Aug. 5, 2019, two days after the El Paso shooting, Trump condemned the attack and the motives behind it: “The shooter in El Paso posted a manifesto online consumed by racist hate. In one voice, our nation must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy. These sinister ideologies must be defeated. Hate has no place in America.”
Trump visited El Paso on Aug. 7, ignoring pleas from much of El Paso’s elected leadership that he stay away because they felt his rhetoric may have played a role in the shooting.
Although numerous Trump critics said his constant anti-immigration rhetoric played a role in the El Paso shooting – an accusation Trump supporters have denied – Crusius and his defense team have not previously addressed whether Trump’s words played a role in motivating the gunman. Complete article
I went into this previously in Burying Solutions to Prevent Gilroy, Dayton and El Paso Shootings 08/15/2019 and I included a short article by Professor James Garbarino, "Is Inciting Domestic Terrorism an Impeachable Offense?" 08/06/2019, which is half way down my article, which also includes other excerpts from Professor Garbarino and other credible sources.
Long-standing mental health issues preceded Walmart mass shooting, defense attorney says 03/31/2025
Patrick Crusius believed he was acting at the direction of President Donald Trump when he murdered 23 people and wounded 22 others at an El Paso Walmart in 2019, his defense lawyer told El Paso Matters.
“He thought he had to stop the invasion because that’s what his president was telling him, which is just not rational,” defense attorney Joe Spencer said in his first extended interview about the mass shooting that Crusius said was meant to stop “the Hispanic invasion of Texas.”
“He thought, if he doesn’t do it, then nobody’s going to do it. He’s got to start,” Spencer said.
The White House did not respond to multiple requests for comment from El Paso Matters. On Aug. 5, 2019, two days after the El Paso shooting, Trump condemned the attack and the motives behind it: “The shooter in El Paso posted a manifesto online consumed by racist hate. In one voice, our nation must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy. These sinister ideologies must be defeated. Hate has no place in America.”
Trump visited El Paso on Aug. 7, ignoring pleas from much of El Paso’s elected leadership that he stay away because they felt his rhetoric may have played a role in the shooting.
Although numerous Trump critics said his constant anti-immigration rhetoric played a role in the El Paso shooting – an accusation Trump supporters have denied – Crusius and his defense team have not previously addressed whether Trump’s words played a role in motivating the gunman. Complete article
I went into this previously in Burying Solutions to Prevent Gilroy, Dayton and El Paso Shootings 08/15/2019 and I included a short article by Professor James Garbarino, "Is Inciting Domestic Terrorism an Impeachable Offense?" 08/06/2019, which is half way down my article, which also includes other excerpts from Professor Garbarino and other credible sources.
Long-standing mental health issues preceded Walmart mass shooting, defense attorney says 03/31/2025
Police pursuit starts after theft at Iowa Walmart 03/29/2025
MARION, Iowa — A theft at a local Walmart led to a low-speed police pursuit that ended in the parking lot of the Marion Police Department on Saturday.
The incident began when officers responded to a reported theft in progress at the Walmart located at 5491 Highway 151. Upon arrival, police observed a 2009 Dodge Ram driven by 58-year-old Kimberly S. Isaacson of Cedar Rapids, leaving the scene westbound on 8th Avenue.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, Isaacson reportedly tried to evade them. The pursuit continued at a low speed until Isaacson stopped at the police department's parking lot. Complete article
MARION, Iowa — A theft at a local Walmart led to a low-speed police pursuit that ended in the parking lot of the Marion Police Department on Saturday.
The incident began when officers responded to a reported theft in progress at the Walmart located at 5491 Highway 151. Upon arrival, police observed a 2009 Dodge Ram driven by 58-year-old Kimberly S. Isaacson of Cedar Rapids, leaving the scene westbound on 8th Avenue.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, Isaacson reportedly tried to evade them. The pursuit continued at a low speed until Isaacson stopped at the police department's parking lot. Complete article
Man accused of vandalizing Tesla at Brookhaven Mississippi Walmart 03/29/2025
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) – Brookhaven police are investigating after someone vandalized a Tesla sedan in a Walmart parking lot.
The incident happened at the Brookhaven Walmart on Friday, March 28.
According to police, pictures and video showed a man vandalized the hood and the driver side of the vehicle. Complete article
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) – Brookhaven police are investigating after someone vandalized a Tesla sedan in a Walmart parking lot.
The incident happened at the Brookhaven Walmart on Friday, March 28.
According to police, pictures and video showed a man vandalized the hood and the driver side of the vehicle. Complete article
Waterloo man arrested after domestic incident at Seneca Falls NY Walmart 03/30/2025
A domestic incident at Walmart led to an arrest Friday afternoon in Seneca Falls, where police say a man violated a protection order and struck his partner.
Justin A. Bailey, 27, of Waterloo, was taken into custody at 3:55 p.m. on March 29 following a delayed report of the incident. According to the Seneca Falls Police Department, Bailey and his significant other were arguing inside the store when he hit her in the face with an open hand.
At the time, a Class B order of protection was already in effect, listing the woman as the protected party. Police charged Bailey with one count of Criminal Contempt in the First Degree and one count of Harassment in the Second Degree. Complete article
A domestic incident at Walmart led to an arrest Friday afternoon in Seneca Falls, where police say a man violated a protection order and struck his partner.
Justin A. Bailey, 27, of Waterloo, was taken into custody at 3:55 p.m. on March 29 following a delayed report of the incident. According to the Seneca Falls Police Department, Bailey and his significant other were arguing inside the store when he hit her in the face with an open hand.
At the time, a Class B order of protection was already in effect, listing the woman as the protected party. Police charged Bailey with one count of Criminal Contempt in the First Degree and one count of Harassment in the Second Degree. Complete article
Firefighters extinguish pickup truck fire in Walmart parking lot in Gainesville Ga. 03/28/2025
Gainesville firefighters extinguished a pickup truck that caught fire Wednesday, March 26, at the Shallowford Road Walmart Complete article
Arson suspected in pickup truck fire at Walmart in Gainesville Ga. 03/28/2025
Gainesville firefighters extinguished a pickup truck that caught fire Wednesday, March 26, at the Shallowford Road Walmart Complete article
Arson suspected in pickup truck fire at Walmart in Gainesville Ga. 03/28/2025
It’s official – Walmart is issuing a national product hazard alert – and here’s how it affects you if you bought anything this week 03/29/2025
If you’re always on the go and like to stock up on healthy frozen meals, you might want to take a peek in your freezer. Nestlé has launched a nationwide recall for four varieties of its frozen Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s meals, which are populary sold at Walmart locations all over the country. The problem? They have unfortunately discovered they could contain “wood-like” material.
The problem came to light after consumer complaints, including one about a possible choking incident, as noted in Nestlé’s statement. Guess it’s time to give those meals the “wooden” treatment and check before you chow down!
The recalled items come from their Lean Cuisine line, including their ravioli (both the butternut squash and spinach artichoke versions), the lemon garlic stir fry, and the largest Stouffer’s chicken lasagna (Party Size, as they like to call it).
Recalled Products: Time for a Freezer Check
These affected meals were sold at Walmart and Kroger stores nationwide for several months, from September 2024 to March 2025. You can find all the necessary details, including the 10-digit batch codes and “best before” dates, listed below. The codes are conveniently located on the side panel of the product boxes—just flip the box over, and you’ll have the scoop. Complete article
If you’re always on the go and like to stock up on healthy frozen meals, you might want to take a peek in your freezer. Nestlé has launched a nationwide recall for four varieties of its frozen Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s meals, which are populary sold at Walmart locations all over the country. The problem? They have unfortunately discovered they could contain “wood-like” material.
The problem came to light after consumer complaints, including one about a possible choking incident, as noted in Nestlé’s statement. Guess it’s time to give those meals the “wooden” treatment and check before you chow down!
The recalled items come from their Lean Cuisine line, including their ravioli (both the butternut squash and spinach artichoke versions), the lemon garlic stir fry, and the largest Stouffer’s chicken lasagna (Party Size, as they like to call it).
Recalled Products: Time for a Freezer Check
These affected meals were sold at Walmart and Kroger stores nationwide for several months, from September 2024 to March 2025. You can find all the necessary details, including the 10-digit batch codes and “best before” dates, listed below. The codes are conveniently located on the side panel of the product boxes—just flip the box over, and you’ll have the scoop. Complete article
Shoppers fume as Walmart still refuses to accept Apple Pay but retailer defends decision 03/29/2025
Irate shoppers are furious that Walmart still doesn't accept Apple Pay as they call it the "dumbest thing in the world".
Apple Pay, which was launched in 2014, now boasts more than 500 million users globally but despite being around for more than a decade, Walmart still doesn't offer the payment method. The policy often leaves shoppers surprised at the checkout and some customers have complained about it leading to embarrassing situations.
"I’m convinced Walmart refuses to integrate Apple Pay into their checkouts just to embarrass people," one person wrote on X. Another recalled an infuriating experience, posting: "Shopped at Walmart today (Florida), went through hell, rung it all up, only to find they don’t take Apple Pay. Complete article
Irate shoppers are furious that Walmart still doesn't accept Apple Pay as they call it the "dumbest thing in the world".
Apple Pay, which was launched in 2014, now boasts more than 500 million users globally but despite being around for more than a decade, Walmart still doesn't offer the payment method. The policy often leaves shoppers surprised at the checkout and some customers have complained about it leading to embarrassing situations.
"I’m convinced Walmart refuses to integrate Apple Pay into their checkouts just to embarrass people," one person wrote on X. Another recalled an infuriating experience, posting: "Shopped at Walmart today (Florida), went through hell, rung it all up, only to find they don’t take Apple Pay. Complete article
Full list of Walmart stores closing their doors in 2025 amid slumping sales 03/28/2025
Amid slumping sales all across the retail sector in the United States even the country's largest brick and mortar stores aren't immune from the shift to online shopping.
Walmart, which operates over 4,000 stores in the U.S., has closed 11 stores in several states across the U.S. Many of the stores are underperforming as the company continues to battle competition from online retailers like Amazon and Temu. A full list of banking closures can be found here.
The stores confirmed to have closed so far are listed as follows. A large amount of the stores closed were in California, which has other options for grocery and retail shopping, but that isn't the case for many rural areas. When Walmart first began expanding they often pushed smaller grocers out of many communities as they couldn't compete with Walmarts bargain prices. (At least 11 stores, 5 in Ca.) Complete article
Amid slumping sales all across the retail sector in the United States even the country's largest brick and mortar stores aren't immune from the shift to online shopping.
Walmart, which operates over 4,000 stores in the U.S., has closed 11 stores in several states across the U.S. Many of the stores are underperforming as the company continues to battle competition from online retailers like Amazon and Temu. A full list of banking closures can be found here.
The stores confirmed to have closed so far are listed as follows. A large amount of the stores closed were in California, which has other options for grocery and retail shopping, but that isn't the case for many rural areas. When Walmart first began expanding they often pushed smaller grocers out of many communities as they couldn't compete with Walmarts bargain prices. (At least 11 stores, 5 in Ca.) Complete article
Walmart employee sparks outrage after sharing shocking story about store policy: 'I feel the same way' 03/29/2025
"There's so much of it that we take it for granted."
In an ideal system, food waste wouldn't exist because companies would redistribute any unsold or uneaten foods (as long as they're not visibly rotten or moldy) to employees or the public.
While some companies have made progress in reducing food waste, many corporations have a long way to go in adopting sustainable practices, as one new Walmart employee discovered.
What happened?
In r/Anticonsumption, the employee posted that they felt "insane" about being asked to throw away perfectly edible fruits and vegetables without having the option to take the foods home instead. The worker said they'd just started working in the fresh department at Walmart about a week before the frustrating incident happened.
Despite telling their team leader it felt wrong to throw so much fresh produce in the dumpster and practically begging to be allowed to save it, the TL explained it was against store policy to take home unsold foods. Complete article
"There's so much of it that we take it for granted."
In an ideal system, food waste wouldn't exist because companies would redistribute any unsold or uneaten foods (as long as they're not visibly rotten or moldy) to employees or the public.
While some companies have made progress in reducing food waste, many corporations have a long way to go in adopting sustainable practices, as one new Walmart employee discovered.
What happened?
In r/Anticonsumption, the employee posted that they felt "insane" about being asked to throw away perfectly edible fruits and vegetables without having the option to take the foods home instead. The worker said they'd just started working in the fresh department at Walmart about a week before the frustrating incident happened.
Despite telling their team leader it felt wrong to throw so much fresh produce in the dumpster and practically begging to be allowed to save it, the TL explained it was against store policy to take home unsold foods. Complete article
Man sentenced after attacking Ind. Walmart employee 03/26/2025
70-year-old arrested after staggering out of Fla. Walmart with wine bottle 03/26/2025
Report: Bomb threat caused Myrtle Beach SC Walmart to be evacuated 03/27/2025
Leesburg shoplifting suspect arrested after fleeing botched theft at Fla. Walmart 03/26/2025
Lottery ticket worth over $200,000 sold at Hermitage Pa. Walmart 03/29/2025
Woman dies in Walmart parking lot crash near Rehoboth Beach Delaware 03/31/2025
A woman was killed March 31 when she was struck by a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot off Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach, fire officials say.
The crash happened about 8 a.m. when a car backed into the woman, said Warren Jones, spokesman for the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co.
Delaware State Police are investigating the fatal pedestrian crash, said Cpl. Lewis Briggs of the Delaware State Police, and more information will be released when available. Complete article
A woman was killed March 31 when she was struck by a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot off Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach, fire officials say.
The crash happened about 8 a.m. when a car backed into the woman, said Warren Jones, spokesman for the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co.
Delaware State Police are investigating the fatal pedestrian crash, said Cpl. Lewis Briggs of the Delaware State Police, and more information will be released when available. Complete article
Garner man walking toward Walmart is hit by woman driver later charged with impaired driving, police say 03/30/2025
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman is facing an impaired driving charge after a pedestrian was hit and injured in Garner over the weekend, police said.
The incident was reported around 12:05 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Fayetteville Road and Pinewinds Drive/Purser Drive, just east of Walmart, according to the Garner Police Department.
A man from Garner was crossing Fayetteville Road toward Walmart when he was hit by a car driven by a woman, police said. Complete article
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman is facing an impaired driving charge after a pedestrian was hit and injured in Garner over the weekend, police said.
The incident was reported around 12:05 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Fayetteville Road and Pinewinds Drive/Purser Drive, just east of Walmart, according to the Garner Police Department.
A man from Garner was crossing Fayetteville Road toward Walmart when he was hit by a car driven by a woman, police said. Complete article
Polk County Fla. principal accused of ‘skip scanning’ at Walmart self-checkout 03/31/2025
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Polk County principal is accused of “skip scanning” at a Walmart self-checkout.
According to the interim superintendent Alricky Smith, Gregory Lewis, the principal at Bok Academy North, is on administrative leave while Lake Wales Charter Schools review the situation.
“At this time, I am unable to provide any comments on the next steps, as this matter is ongoing,” wrote Smith in a letter to trustees.
The Winter Haven Police Department said officers were called to the Walmart at 7450 Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven around 1:30 p.m. Saturday for retail theft. Complete article
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Polk County principal is accused of “skip scanning” at a Walmart self-checkout.
According to the interim superintendent Alricky Smith, Gregory Lewis, the principal at Bok Academy North, is on administrative leave while Lake Wales Charter Schools review the situation.
“At this time, I am unable to provide any comments on the next steps, as this matter is ongoing,” wrote Smith in a letter to trustees.
The Winter Haven Police Department said officers were called to the Walmart at 7450 Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven around 1:30 p.m. Saturday for retail theft. Complete article
Sherwood Arkansas police shut down, evacuate Walmart Supercenter Sunday evening 03/30/2025
SHERWOOD, Ark. – Officials with the Sherwood Police Department shut down and evacuated a Walmart Supercenter Sunday due to a bomb threat.
According to a post on social media, the store was shut down after police said they received a call about a bomb threat at the location.
When officers arrived, the building was evacuated and an investigation was underway. Complete article
SHERWOOD, Ark. – Officials with the Sherwood Police Department shut down and evacuated a Walmart Supercenter Sunday due to a bomb threat.
According to a post on social media, the store was shut down after police said they received a call about a bomb threat at the location.
When officers arrived, the building was evacuated and an investigation was underway. Complete article
US woman goes into labour at Walmart, shares post to thank strangers who rushed to help 03/29/2025
Walmart Customer Is Annoyed By A Guy Using His Speakerphone In The Store, So She Shouts Embarrassing Questions Toward Him 03/29/2025
Texas man convicted of murder flees before sentencing: cops 03/31/2025 KTRK reported that Christopher David Hernandez was on trial after he was accused of shooting Joshua Lazard after a dispute over a Walmart parking spot in Aug. 2022.
Woman allegedly under-rings $700 of items at Pa. Walmart 03/30/2025 Police charged Angelica Butler-Lopez, 35, for allegedly taking $713 of merchandise between Sept. 16 and Jan. 29 from the Selinsgrove Walmart store.
If You Hear "Code Brown" at a MA Walmart, Leave Immediately 03/31/2025 Code Brown: Is an alert for an active shooter or other violent incident in the store. (This article opens with obvious propaganda for Walmart pointing out benefits without pointing out most flaws.)
Driver with suspended license arrested riding moped to Fla. Walmart 03/31/2025
Rabun County looking for suspects in Walmart theft 04/01/2025
Former Houston Tx. ISD board president testifies that she accepted $17K in bribes at Walmart parking lot 03/31/2025 A former Houston ISD board president testified in federal court that she accepted $17,000 in cash in a Walmart parking lot in connection to school bond projects in 2016 and 2017. Rhonda Skillern-Jones, who entered a guilty plea to a conspiracy charge in 2021, said Friday she accepted $5,000 and later $12,000 in cash after a district vendor, Anthony Hutchison, completed campus projects with leftover school bond money allocated to Skillern-Jones' trustee area in HISD. The money was HISD District II's remainder from a nearly $1.9 billion bond that repaired or replaced 40 schools.
Caught on Camera: Man seen stealing items from Canyon Tx. Walmart 03/31/2025
