Two Women Accused of Theft and Drug Offenses at Paragould Walmart

PARAGOULD, Ark. — Two women previously banned from Walmart properties are accused of separate theft-related incidents at the Paragould Walmart, according to probable cause affidavits.

Officers were dispatched to the store on May 9 after an Asset Protection employee reported seeing Lacey Clark, 35, select merchandise, use the self-checkout, and attempt to leave without scanning or paying for several items.

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Police said Clark was taken into custody at the scene. During a search, officers allegedly found a small bag containing a white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine, along with multiple Schedule IV pills in a prescription bottle not belonging to her.

Clark was previously banned from Walmart stores due to prior theft incidents, according to the report.

After being advised of her rights, Clark made multiple incriminating statements during an interview with detectives.

She is accused of commercial burglary, a Class C felony; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a Class D felony; possession of a controlled substance (Schedule IV pills), a Class A misdemeanor; and theft of property, a Class A misdemeanor.

Judge Dan Stidham set bond at $50,000 cash or surety. Clark is barred from all Walmart properties as a condition of release.

In a separate incident on May 10, an employee at Walmart on West Kingshighway reported seeing Jennifer Winchester, 45, load a cart with items and attempt to leave through the garden center exit without paying. When she found the gate locked, she allegedly returned inside, placed items into her purse, and exited through the grocery side.

The employee attempted to stop Winchester, but she reportedly refused to comply and ran. Officers arrived on scene shortly after and chased her on foot, ultimately apprehending her in the Wendy’s parking lot.

According to police, Winchester resisted while being handcuffed and searched. She allegedly made a spontaneous statement about stealing from Walmart and gave officers a false last name.

Officers later confirmed that Winchester had been previously banned from Walmart locations following a theft incident in October 2024.

Winchester is accused of commercial burglary, a Class C felony; theft of property, a Class A misdemeanor; fleeing, a Class C misdemeanor; and obstructing governmental operations, a Class C misdemeanor. Judge Dan Stidham set her bail at $25,000 cash or surety.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.