Two Charged After Shoplifting Investigation

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A Hopkinsville man and woman were charged with burglary after a shoplifting investigation at Walmart on Clinic Drive in Hopkinsville, Thursday afternoon.

Hopkinsville Police say 44-year-old Tracey Johnson was seen concealing items in her purse and attempting to remove tags on several pieces of clothing, jewelry, and purses totaling $495.

Marijuana and gabapentin pills were reportedly located in her possession. She had previously been given a trespass warning for Walmart.

Johnson was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary, possession of marijuana, and prescription-controlled substance not in a proper container.

Police say 73-year-old Larry Williams, who was assisting Johnson by watching employees and helping her pick up items she dropped, was also arrested and charged with complicity to third-degree burglary.

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