Petty Theft Case at Walmart Led to Felony Arrest of Man for Drug Possession
A weekend misdemeanor theft at the Grants Pass Walmart led to the felony arrest of a man for drug possession.
The Grants Pass Police Department reports officers responded to a shoplifting call at the big box retailer on NE Terry Lane on Sunday at 11:26 a.m..
Police said 44-year-old Christopher Michael Owens intentionally passed all points of sale with just over $30 worth of Walmart merchandise. He was contacted while working on his vehicle with a small tool kit and ratchet he had stolen. That's when officers observed an open zip case with drug paraphernalia in plain view.
Owens admitted to having a half-ounce of fentanyl and gave police consent to search the container and other similar zip containers. He was found to be in possession of approximately 26 grams of the deadly narcotic along with multiple tooters, a scale and packaging equipment. All were seized as evidence.
Christopher Owens -- who also admitted to driving to Walmart with a suspended license -- was placed into custody. He was lodged without bail at the Josephine County Jail for Felony Possession of Fentanyl, 3rd-Degree Theft and Driving While Suspended plus the resulting Parole Violation stemming from convictions for Unlawful Use a Weapon, Felony Attempt to Elude Police and Felony Criminal Mischief.
Posted on 11/28/23 6:15AM by Sam Marsh
