Dodson charged with shoplifting twice in three days
A woman caught shoplifting for the second time in three days not only faces theft charges but also must answer to drug possession allegations.
The defendant, Rita Yvette Dodson, 40, will face a preliminary hearing Jan. 11 on charges of possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, criminal trespass and public intoxication.
She was arrested recently at Wal-Mart after security there spotted her allegedly trying to steal a bottle of cologne. She was under observation due to an incident two days earlier where she had reportedly been nabbed shoplifting. She had been warned to stay out the store for that offense but apparently disregarded the warning.
Her presence in the store brought the criminal trespass charge, a charge which is routinely filed against shoplifters who violate stay-away orders.
Arresting officers reported Dodson appeared to be under the influence of some type of intoxicant and had also created a disturbance at the store leading to the public intoxication charge. A subsequent search of her person netted an unmarked bottle containing several pills. Officer also reported finding a pipe containing black residue which they believe was used as a crack pipe.