Macedonia Police Blotter: Felony Shoplifting, OVI with Weapons, and Gas Station Fraud Lead to Arrests

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: 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 . March 15, 2026 : A suspect was charged with theft and driving without a license after admitting to stealing ground beef from the retailer . March 14, 2026 : Two individuals were arrested for “skip-scanning” items . Investigation revealed the pair was also responsible for a similar theft in January . March 13, 2026 : Two individuals were charged with theft involving $48.23 in items after being detained by loss prevention . March 10, 2026 : A female with active warrants was charged with theft and criminal trespassing after allegedly stealing $592.45 in merchandise . 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: March 12, 2026 : A driver on I-271 was charged with driving under OVI suspension and possession of an open container of Hennessy . 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 . 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 .