A Norman man is facing theft, drug-possession and inmate-trafficking charges after a Walmart theft arrest was followed by a discovery during jail intake. The case began with a shoplifting allegation at a Bedford Walmart and escalated after the intake discovery.
According to WBIW, a Norman man was arrested in connection with a Walmart theft, drug possession and inmate trafficking after a discovery during jail intake.
Concealed Merchandise Adds Up Fast
The case began with a Walmart theft allegation.
Drug possession was also among the allegations in the case.
Jail Intake Search Leads To Felony Charge
During booking, a jail-intake discovery was followed by an inmate-trafficking charge, alongside theft and drug-possession charges.
Similar Cases Surface Elsewhere In Indiana
Smuggling attempts at Indiana county jails have made headlines before. In Howard County, Jennifer White of Kokomo was accused in July of leaving a suspicious package in an inmate holding area that allegedly contained methamphetamine intended for an inmate, according to Fox59. White was charged with trafficking with an inmate, a Level 5 felony, while the inmate she allegedly tried to reach had already been awaiting trial on an earlier narcotics charge and picked up his own new trafficking count in connection with the scheme.
Another case highlighted by WTHR described a western Indiana man who was found with LSD during a traffic stop, then found with methamphetamine on his person as he was being booked at the jail. The Fox59 case involved a package allegedly dropped in a courthouse holding area. Neither case is presented as evidence of a broader trend.
The Norman man was arrested in connection with the case. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
