Two Arrested for Stealing Over $2K from Easton Walmart

EASTON, Md. – The Easton Police Department arrested two on Sunday in connection with theft from the local Walmart.

On Nov. 2, officers responded to Walmart following the report of a suspicious individual who was believed to be stealing merchandise. Upon arriving on the scene, officers observed the subject running through the parking lot towards Dover Road. The suspect was later identified as 51-year-old Joshua Medler of Camden, Delaware.

During an investigation by police, Walmart staff advised authorities that Medler had in fact stolen multiple items, totaling over $2,000, and placed them in a vehicle in the parking lot. Medler was apprehended in the parking lot and placed under arrest. Upon a search of his person, Medler was found to be in possession of a substance, suspected to be methamphetamines.

Medler was charged with theft ranging from $1,500 to $10,000, false statements to a police officer, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He was later transported to the Talbot County Detention Center.

Officers also learned that Medler entered the store with a woman, later identified as 57-year-old Charleen Cox, also of Camden. She was later observed walking towards Giant with a shopping cart full of items. Officers made contact with Cox, and while speaking with her about the incident, they learned she had an outstanding arrest warrant through Delaware for theft.

Cox was placed under arrest and transported to the Talbot County Detention Center.