Moundsville man arrested for kidnapping after child found safe at local Walmart
A child from North Carolina was safely located inside a Walmart in Moundsville, West Virginia, leading to the arrest of suspect Luke F. Henderson. The discovery followed coordinated efforts between local police, state authorities, and the FBI, who acted after tracking the child’s location to the store. Henderson was taken into custody without incident, while a woman found with the child was cleared of involvement. The case highlights how quick, coordinated law enforcement response can bring fast resolution to missing-child investigations.
New Orleans ranked No. 1, Baton Rouge No. 3 among most dangerous U.S. cities in 2025
A new national study ranked New Orleans as the most dangerous city in the country, with Baton Rouge coming in third. The ranking considered factors such as violent crime, financial safety, and road safety, drawing attention to the challenges facing Louisiana’s largest cities. Despite ongoing efforts to reduce crime, both cities continue to struggle with violence and economic instability. The findings reignited public concern and debate over local leadership and community-safety strategies.
NRF: Worsening Retail Crime Exposes Law Enforcement Limitations
The National Retail Federation’s latest study found that theft and violence in retail stores rose sharply year over year, with organized retail crime contributing heavily to the trend. Many retailers report that law enforcement resources are stretched thin, making consistent prosecution and deterrence difficult. The report also found that incidents involving customer aggression and workplace violence have increased alongside property crimes. It calls for stronger collaboration between retailers, lawmakers, and law enforcement to address the growing issue.
Police bust nationwide retail theft operation
Police in Lebanon, Tennessee dismantled a retail-theft ring operating across multiple states after apprehending suspects with stolen merchandise in their vehicle. Investigators linked the group to a series of organized thefts targeting home-improvement retailers nationwide. The suspects reportedly used tools and sensor-blocking devices to conceal stolen goods during their crimes. The bust underscores the value of information-sharing and technology in combating large-scale retail theft operations.
FBI and HSI Launch Multi-Agency Homeland Security Task Force
The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations have formed a new task force in Alaska to address threats such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, and organized crime. The initiative brings together federal, state, and local agencies to share intelligence and coordinate enforcement. It represents a strategic effort to strengthen homeland-security infrastructure in remote and high-risk regions. Officials say the collaboration will enhance Alaska’s ability to prevent and respond to complex criminal networks.
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Police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
The Food Industry Association, the trade group of major grocers including Walmart and Albertsons, warned that a lapse in SNAP benefits would create widespread financial instability at the local level.
Local perspective: The Barstow Police Department shared on social media it is increasing patrols around local grocery stores, convenience stores, and shopping centers to support the community during the ongoing government shutdown and temporary freeze of SNAP benefits.
Walmart worker hit, killed coworker after drinking on lunch break
A Walmart employee has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after fatally striking his coworker with his car while intoxicated, prosecutors said Tuesday.
According to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, 20-year-old Gabriel Rosas pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter in connection with the death of 49-year-old Margaret Ureste.
Officers with the San Antonio Police Department responded to a Walmart parking lot after reports that a woman had been hit by a vehicle.
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Violent customers could face protection orders in Australia following attacks on retail workers
South Australian workers could soon be shielded from violent and abusive customers under sweeping new laws set to hit State Parliament.
The proposed legislation would roll out Workplace Protection Orders (WPOs), giving courts the power to ban threatening individuals from entering shops, offices or other business premises for up to 12 months.
Employers, unions and industry groups will be able to apply for the orders through the Magistrates or Youth Court, targeting people who’ve committed — or are likely to commit — personal violence in the workplace.
After being fired for stealing, a former Shoprite employee has been denied access to a pension fund worth over $115,000
Since being fired for alleged theft, fraud, and corruption, a former Shoprite Checkers employee is fighting in court to get access to his pension fund.
Hendrik Johannes Petrus Visser worked for the retail behemoth until his employment was terminated after an employer-led investigation found him guilty of egregious dishonesty.
In the wake of his dismissal, Shoprite escalated matters by filing not only criminal charges but also a civil case against him seeking recompense that reportedly exceeds R33 million from Visser and several of his co-workers.
New Worker Protection Laws Boost Retail Safety
Retailers have applauded plans to introduce a new bill into South Australian Parliament to establish Workplace Protection Orders (WPOs), giving police and courts stronger powers to keep repeat offenders out of retail stores.
Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Chris Rodwell said the SA Government is setting the standard in leading the fight against retail crime.
"Too many retailers and their teams are exposed to abuse, assaults, threats and weapon-related incidents on a daily basis. On average, a violent or serious incident occurs every 5 minutes across Australian retail. It's an awful situation for our retail workers, showing up to that daily threat," he said.
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Is Walmart Closing Stores Nationwide On Nov. 1 Due To Food Stamp Cuts? Here’s What To Know
More than 42 million Americans are expected to lose their SNAP/food stamps benefits in November as the government shutdown continues.
In response, rumors have circulated on social media, claiming some stores plan to close to avoid public chaos due to the changes to the federal program.
When will SNAP benefits end? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is set to “run dry” on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture website.
This will affect over 22 million American households that rely on those benefits to feed their families, USA Today reported.
The looming cutoff has also sparked online rumors that Walmart stores nationwide will “lock their doors” on Nov. 1 in response to the SNAP cuts. Some TikTok users have spread those claims on the platform, stating that the retail giant will only allow online orders and parking lot pickups, but shopping in person will not be available, according to NorthJersey.com and the Miami Herald.
Mass Layoffs: Full List of Companies Cutting Thousands of Jobs
A number of companies across sectors such as retail, tech, and telecommunications are in the process of laying off thousands of American workers.
Several firms have in recent weeks announced plans to significantly trim their headcounts, spurned by company-specific factors, but against the backdrop of an increasingly precarious economic situation and the rise of automation and artificial intelligence.
Unionized Starbucks workers rally in Des Moines ahead of potential national strike
While the government shutdown is not set to impact the strike being considered by Starbucks unionized workers, organizers said the recent government action has affected the ability of some Starbucks employees across the country to form their own unions.
A group of Starbucks baristas and supporters rallied outside the Des Moines Starbucks location near the Merle Hay Mall Tuesday, holding signs saying, “No contract? No coffee!”
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