PORT ANGELES — A woman was arrested for investigation of shoplifting and possession of heroin at the new Walmart SuperCenter.
The arrest at about 1 a.m. Wednesday is the second for alleged shoplifting at the store since it opened Oct. 26 at 3471 E. Kolonels Way, off U.S. Highway 101.
Mari L. Hines, 32, of Port Angeles was spotted by store personnel taking about $36 in merchandise, said Clallam County Sheriff’s Sgt. Randy Pieper in a statement.
When she was searched just inside the front door, Deputy Brian Knutson found about 1.4 grams of black tar heroin, what appeared to be a morphine sulfate tablet and a used syringe, Pieper said.
The stolen items were not listed in court documents.
Hines was released on her personal recognizance. Her arraignment is set for Dec. 3 in Clallam County Superior Court.
A previous theft charge had resulted in an order not to enter Walmart, Pieper said.
Hines at a Wednesday hearing was again ordered not to enter Walmart.
Norman L. Livengood, 32, of Port Angeles was arrested for investigation of assault and third-degree theft by Deputy Ken Oien on Nov. 10 at about 3 a.m., Pieper said.
Store personnel confronted Livengood as he was leaving and recovered a PlayStation and about five pocketknives, Pieper said.
When being detained, Livengood threatened store personnel with pepper spray, Pieper said.
Charges in that case were filed in Clallam County District Court on Nov. 11.
