Myiesha MayesDalton police have arrested four people on shoplifting and drug charges at the Kohl’s on Shugart Road, according to a news release from the Dalton Police Department.
Jamez HarrisOfficers managed to stop the suspects’ car after they were dispatched to a report of a shoplifting in progress. More than $1,600 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s was found in the black Dodge Challenger, which had its license plate covered. Marijuana, other drugs and several trash bags full of new clothing were also found in the vehicle, the release states.
Jennifer MayesInvestigators believe the group, traveling from Nashville, has stolen from other businesses, since the clothing items found still had price tags and security tags attached. Several identification cards in the names of other people were also found and may have been used for the suspects to return items to businesses fraudulently in exchange for cash, according to the release.
Here’s who was charged:
Ashley Ikeard* Myiesha Mayes, 23, of Nashville, faces charges of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, open container violation, concealing license tag, driving without insurance and felony shoplifting.