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She Neglected to Pay for Some Ham at Walmart. The 'Living Nightmare' That Followed Forced Her to Abandon Her Career
A former Olympic athlete turned Division I softball coach says her career has suffered irreparable damage following an arrest at a Walmart that was later dismissed. Meaggan Pettipiece, 48, was paying for her groceries at a Walmart in Porter County, Indiana when the machine did not scan the ham or asparagus. Pettipiece allegedly never intended to take them without paying, according to the National Post.
Gary officials urge community action following fatal shooting
CHARLOTTE TIDWELL, Kia’s mom, speaks at the podium. At right is her father James Tidwell and aunt LaSonnye McNeil. In the wake of a tragic and senseless act of violence, city leaders are pleading with the community to step forward with any information that may lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the death of Kia Tidwell, a 42-year-old mother of six. Tidwell was fatally shot on Friday, September 6, while driving near a McDonald’s on 5th Avenue in Gary. Her car crashed into a tree following the incident, leaving her family devastated and the city shaken.