On December 29, 2014, the Pineville Police Department made two arrests in connection with the December 21st and December 26, 2014, bomb threats that were telephoned into the Pineville Walmart store at 3636 Monroe Highway. Pineville Police Detectives, Officers and Walmart employees have worked diligently pursuing leads and reviewing evidence since the initial complaint that led to the arrest of the following two individuals: Name: Lashonda Anderson, 33 Charges: 1 Count Felony Theft (R.S. 14:67.10(2) value $500-$1000) 2 Counts Terrorizing (R.S. 14:40.1) Criminal Conspiracy (14:26) Probation Violation (City of Pineville) Contempt of Court (City of Pineville) Contempt of Court (City of Alexandria) Name: Hardtner Greenhoward, Jr.,57 Charges: 1 Counts Felony Theft (R.S. 14:67.10(2) over $500) 2 Counts Terrorizing (R.S. 14:40.1) Criminal Conspiracy (14:26) Sentences: Felony Theft, maximum sentence 5 years per count Counts Terrorizing, maximum sentence 15 years per count Criminal Conspiracy maximum sentence is half of max sentence on initial charges The suspects conspired to commit thefts in the Pineville Walmart store and used the false communication of a bomb threat to facilitate a distraction and allow them to exit the store during the evacuation. At this point we have not eliminated the possibility that other suspects may have been involved. We will continue this investigation until this can be determined. The Pineville Police Department and the City of Pineville enjoy a great partnership with the Pineville Walmart. We want to thank them for their cooperation and input throughout this investigation. The men and women of the Pineville Police Department take matters such as this seriously. The actions of these individuals not only risked the lives of the customers in the store, but caused the dispatch of Emergency personnel, Firefighters and Police Officers. It also caused a major retailer and its employees to be suspended from their duties causing an unknown amount of lost revenue. This criminal behavior is inexcusable and will simply not be tolerated in the City of Pineville.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:14:04 +0000