Report of Shoplifting at Walmart in Severn Resulted in Two Arrests on Gun, Drug Charges

County police officers recently arrested two people on gun and drug charges while responding to Walmart in Severn for a report of shoplifting.

In a press release, police department officials said on November 25, 2022, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the officers were summoned to the Walmart located at 407 George Clauss Boulevard for a shoplifting. "Walmart loss prevention personnel had two suspects detained. Officers placed both suspects into custody," the press release said.  "One suspect, Jahki Malik Barkley (top photo), 22, of Glen Burnie, was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm Polymer 80 handgun. The second suspect, Johvon Alexander Waters (bottom photo), 19, also of Glen Burnie, was found to be in possession of approximately 74 grams of suspected marijuana. 

Both suspects were arrested and charged accordingly. 

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