The instance Justin Matthew Goodreau is currently being held on a $9,000 bond’ A recent incident at a Walmart in Florida, led to the arrest of Justin Matthew Goodreau after the suspect was accused of stealing more than $300 worth of merchandise in his pants and attempting to evade authorities.
The alleged theft occurred at the Walmart located at 34 Bahia Avenue in Ocala on August 15, as reported by Fox 35 Orlando.
According to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff, a Walmart loss prevention officer became suspicious of a Florida man who was seen placing numerous items in his pants and walking past the checkout registers.
Justin Matthew Goodreau is currently being held on a $9,000
Justin Matthew Goodreau was eventually revealed to be the suspect. Justin Matthew Goodreau walked through the cash registers without intending to pay for the products and headed for the door.
The Florida man briskly drove away from the incident in a red Kia after the Walmart loss prevention officer approached him, audaciously saying, “You can’t catch me.”
Police were alerted almost away, and a deputy was able to find the suspect’s car in the 7600 block of SE Maricamp Road, approximately a half-mile away.
Justin Matthew Goodreau was detained after a traffic stop so that an investigation could continue. Furthermore, the driver of the red Kia consented to a search of the car.
Investigation and Detainment Of Justin Matthew GoodreauÂ
During the detainment, Justin Matthew Goodreau requested permission to smoke a cigarette, which was located inside the passenger seat. As the deputy retrieved the cigarette box, a small folded piece of yellow paper caught their attention.
Upon inspection, it was revealed that the paper contained a crystal-like substance that subsequently tested positive for methamphetamine.
Inside the car, law enforcement also discovered a backpack containing several opened Walmart items, as well as a clear pipe.
The stolen items found in Goodreau’s possession included a watch, lubricant, a portable charger, and headphones, with a total value of $323.59 before tax.
These items were later returned to Walmart’s loss prevention.
Justin Matthew Goodreau faces charges of misdemeanour petit theft, felony drug possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, and misdemeanour possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with the incident.
The Florida man was arrested and transported to Marion County Jail where he is currently being held on a $9,000 bond. According to jail records, a court date has been set for 9 am, Tuesday, September 19.
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