VIDEO: Plain Township man charged with attempted murder of police officer at Walmart
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Plain Township man charged with attempted murder of police officer at Walmart: WOIO
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VIDEO: Plain Township man charged with attempted murder of police officer at Walmart
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Canton Walmart shoplifting suspect tried to murder police officer: extended graphic bodycam
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Body camera footage shows the moment a shoplifting suspect attempted to shoot an officer
By Cassandra Nist, Avery Williams and Aria Janel
Published: Dec. 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM GMT+7|Updated: Dec. 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM GMT+7
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – A Plain Township man was charged Thursday after allegedly stealing several items from a Walmart shopping center and trying to shoot a Canton police officer in the head.
Canton police said the officer responded around 1:45 p.m. to the Walmart on Atlantic Boulevard NE for suspected shoplifting.
The officer was inside the loss prevention office with Shane Newman, 21, and Katerina Jeffrey, 23, when police say Newman pulled out a handgun.
According to police, Newman attempted to shoot the officer but the gun did not fire.
A Walmart asset protection associate jumped onto Newman before he could try to shoot the gun again.
Newman was taken to the floor by the officer and arrested.
In the body camera video, the officer explains he didn’t shoot Newman because he didn’t want to hit the Walmart employee that was on top of him.
“The safety and security of our customers and associates is always a top priority. We’re proud of the brave action our asset protection associate took to maintain the safety of everyone in our store. We’ll continue to work with police as they investigate.”Jessie Carpenter, Walmart Asset Protection Operations Coach
Court records show the 21-year-old man is charged with attempted murder, felonious assault on a police officer, robbery, drug possession and having a weapon under disability.
Police say Jeffrey, of Canton, is charged with complicity to commit a robbery.
Due to a previous felony conviction, Newman was not allowed to own or have a firearm, court records show.
After Newman’s arrest, officers recovered 50 blue pills identified as Molly, according to the records.
Newman and Jeffrey appeared in Canton Municipal court Friday. Newman was issued a $1 Million bond. Jeffrey was handed a $500,000 bond.
They both are expected back in Court on December 23rd.
“This incident is a reminder of the ever-present threat of violence against police officers and the gracious provision of God’s protection. Thank you to all of you who regularly pray with me for our officers and our community.”Canton Police Chief John Gabbard
Anyone with information is asked to call Canton police at 330-649-5800 or 330-489-3144.
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Suspect tries to shoot Canton police officer during Walmart shoplifting arrest: Watch body camera video
Police say Walmart shoplifting suspect Shane Newman tried to shoot a Canton officer, but the gun didn’t fire. Newman and accomplice, Katerina Jeffrey, were arrested.
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Author: Dave DeNatale, Kristen Mirand
Published: 10:27 AM EST December 19, 2025
Updated: 8:21 PM EST December 19, 2025
CANTON, Ohio — Canton police officials say two suspects are in custody after one of them attempted to shoot an officer during a shoplifting incident at Walmart on Thursday.
According to a release, the incident happened at about 1:45 p.m. at the Walmart located at 3200 Atlantic Blvd. NE. An officer was processing a man and a woman suspected of shoplifting inside the store’s loss prevention office when the male suspect produced a handgun and attempted to fire it at the officer.
The weapon did not discharge, police said.
With the assistance of a Walmart loss prevention employee, the officer was able to detain the suspect, identified as Shane C.L. Newman, 21, following a brief struggle. The officer was not injured.
Newman has been charged with attempt to commit murder, felonious assault on a peace officers, robbery, aggravated possession of drugs and having weapons under disability.
His accomplice, Katerina D. Jeffrey, 23, has been charged with complicity to commit robbery.
The Canton Police Department released body camera footage of the incident on Friday. You can watch it in the player below.
In a statement, Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said the incident underscores the dangers officers face while on duty.
“This incident is a reminder of the ever-present threat of violence against police officers and the gracious provision of God’s protection. Thank you to all of you who regularly pray with me for our officers and our community,” he wrote.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Canton Police Communications Center at 330-649-5800 or the Canton Police Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Tip411 or Stark County Crime Stoppers.
Woman attacks officers at Walmart after questioning over animals left in hot car: police
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By Jake Pietrasz and Jordan Gartner
Published: Jul. 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM GMT+7
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) – A woman has been arrested after police say she attacked officers as they were questioning her about animals found in her hot vehicle.
According to the Sylvania Township Police Department, officers responded Tuesday to a Walmart on Central Avenue for reports of a dog that was locked inside a vehicle, looking distressed.
When officers arrived, they located the vehicle with a dog inside, which was barking and growling at people through the windows.
Officers said the vehicle’s windows were slightly open, but the dog was panting profusely without any water in sight.
There were also four kittens and two cats inside animal crates. Officers said two of them appeared not to be moving.
Authorities said a dog Warden and the owner of Fur Angels were then called to the scene to take the animals into their custody.
As this was happening, officers said they went inside the Walmart to locate the owner of the vehicle.
Once inside, officers were able to find the owner, identified as Dawn Wiard.
The department said Wiard told the officers she had just run inside to grab a few things and that they were not allowed to take her animals.
The woman claimed the dog was a service animal, but allegedly ignored the officers when she was asked about documentation.
According to authorities, Wiard then put an officer in what appeared to be a headlock during the questioning.
An officer who was outside with Wiard’s vehicle came inside to assist, grabbed her by the forearm, took her down to the ground and placed her in handcuffs.
The officer said he had to push Wiard’s head and neck away as she was attempting to bite him.
Sylvania Township Police learned the kittens in Wiard’s vehicle were about 6 weeks old, severely underweight and had urine scalding on their paws.
The cats have since been taken in by the Toledo Humane Society.
Wiard was booked into the Lucas County Jail on seven counts of cruelty to animals, one count of assault on a peace officer and one count of resisting arrest.
A judge set Wiard’s bond at $30,000. She’s due back in court on July 23.
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