Augusta Walmart Shoplifter Kicks Deputy after Felony Charge Reveal
It was a chaotic scene at an Augusta Walmart last week, as a woman arrested for felony shoplifting reportedly kicked a Richmond County deputy in her exasperation. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Shashona Vonner, has been in jail for a week and yet to meet her $16,000 bond requirement. The charges leveled against her include felony shoplifting, felony obstruction, and criminal trespassing.
Caught in the Act
According to authorities, Vonner was caught skip-scanning with another woman at the self-checkout stand in the Wrightsboro Road store on June 16. The pair allegedly stole items worth over $500, a retail theft amount that qualifies as a felony, as per Georgia state laws.
Confrontation at Exit
Vonner was taken back to the loss prevention office after she was intercepted at the store exit. When informed that she was facing felony charges due to the high value of the stolen items, Vonner reportedly lost her cool. She kicked a computer in the office, damaging a monitor and a specialty cord.
Physical Altercation with Deputy
Deputy Scott Eyth, who stepped into the force last year, attempted to restrain the agitated suspect. However, Vonner did not back down and instead kicked Deputy Eyth multiple times in the upper torso. Additional deputies arrived at the scene, managing to subdue and take into custody a violently resistant Vonner. Eyth was confirmed to have not sustained serious injuries during the altercation.
Charges and Bail
The total value of the items stolen by Vonner was documented at $654.03. Her accomplice, 37-year-old Rebbie Alls, also from Augusta, has likewise been charged her with felony shoplifting but has since been released on bond.
Vonner, on the other hand, remains in custody at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. She is unable to meet the financial requirements for her bond, which stands at $16,000. The case awaits further updates, as investigations proceed and the judicial process takes its course.
Shoplifting Consequences
In Georgia, shoplifting cases involving merchandise worth over $500 elevate the crime from a misdemeanor to a felony. Penalties can range from one to ten years in prison, depending on the value of the stolen items, prior criminal history, and severity of the crime. Restitution to the victim business is also a common sentence in these cases. Individuals charged with felony shoplifting should understand the serious legal implications before putting up a fight.
