MACEDONIA, Ohio – The Macedonia Police Department managed a high volume of criminal activity in mid-March 2026, highlighted by a felony shoplifting arrest involving an electric bike, an intoxicated driver found with a loaded revolver, and a significant internal theft operation at a local Speedway.
Felony Shoplifting and Resisting Arrest at Walmart
Retail theft remained a primary focus for officers at the Walmart located at 8160 Macedonia Commons. On March 21, 2026, a male suspect was arrested after allegedly stealing $1,264.06 worth of merchandise. The suspect reportedly used a tool to cut a security chain, threw a receipt from a different store at an employee, and attempted to flee the scene on an electric bike. He was ultimately charged with felony theft, possessing criminal tools, and resisting arrest.
Additional incidents at the 8160 Macedonia Commons Walmart included:
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March 20, 2026: A female was issued a summons for theft after $59.44 in merchandise was not scanned while she was shopping with three children.
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March 15, 2026: A suspect was charged with theft and driving without a license after admitting to stealing ground beef from the retailer.
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March 14, 2026: Two individuals were arrested for “skip-scanning” items. Investigation revealed the pair was also responsible for a similar theft in January.
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March 13, 2026: Two individuals were charged with theft involving $48.23 in items after being detained by loss prevention.
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March 10, 2026: A female with active warrants was charged with theft and criminal trespassing after allegedly stealing $592.45 in merchandise.
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March 10, 2026: Another female was arrested for theft; police made arrangements for her mother to take custody of her daughter to avoid involving Child Protective Services.
OVI and Weapons Charges at Office Max
On March 14, 2026, Macedonia units were alerted to an intoxicated male who had reportedly been offering liquor to individuals at a Valvoline. Officers located the suspect in a 2000 Saturn in the Office Max parking lot on E. Aurora Road. During the stop, police discovered a loaded .38 revolver and open alcohol containers. The driver was charged with OVI, carrying concealed weapons, and using weapons while intoxicated.
Internal Fraud and Traffic Offenses
Macedonia investigators uncovered a theft scheme at the Speedway on E. Aurora Road on March 11, 2026. Two employees were charged with tampering with evidence and theft after loss prevention reported they were stealing and cashing lottery tickets, with losses totaling over $800.
Other notable police activity included:
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March 12, 2026: A driver on I-271 was charged with driving under OVI suspension and possession of an open container of Hennessy.
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March 11, 2026: A vehicle stop on I-271 resulted in citations for speed and driving without a license, while the vehicle owner was cited for wrongful entrustment.
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March 14, 2026: Officers responded to a disorderly conduct call at Whistle Express Car Wash, where an individual was verbally trespassed following a dispute over a membership.
