Articles Tagged with Woodstock

Published on: February 5, 2026

Elementary School Principal Arrested for Serial Shoplifting

An elementary school administrator in Georgia is reportedly facing felony shoplifting charges after a series of alleged thefts from a Walmart store.

According to police records, the assistant principal allegedly stole merchandise from the same Walmart location in Woodstock, Georgia, nearly 100 times over a roughly two-month period late last year.

An incident report obtained by local media states that the alleged thefts happened between early November and the end of December 2025. During that time, the total value of the items reportedly taken was more than $900. The report does not list what specific items were allegedly stolen.

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Published on: January 14, 2026

Illinois Woman Accused of Setting Fires Inside Walmart

by Staycie R. Sena

An Illinois woman is facing a felony charge after she was accused of setting multiple fires inside a Walmart while the store was crowded with shoppers.

According to reports, the incident happened on New Year’s Eve at a Walmart in Woodstock. Investigators alleged that the woman entered the store during the early evening and went to the camping section, where she placed containers of camping fuel into a shopping cart. She allegedly went to the baby and infant section, returned to the camping aisle for additional fuel, and then went back to the same spot in the store.

Surveillance footage reportedly showed the suspect pouring liquid onto several baby cribs and using matches to ignite them before leaving the store. Employees quickly noticed the fire, and shoppers were evacuated as firefighters responded. The building’s sprinkler system activated and helped contain the flames in the back of the store.

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