Galesburg Police on Saturday, February 5th responded to Walmart for a theft in progress. Employees at the store watched as 36-year old Tanya Morris of Galesburg failed to self-scan 54 items totaling over $420. When employees tried to stop Morris from leaving, she refused and continued to resist as officers arrived and intervened. Morris was detained and police confirmed the attempted theft through security video. Officers then learned that Morris had three valid Knox County warrants and a McDonough County warrant. Morris was also found to be in possession of a taser and brass knuckles. Morris then admitted that she drove to Walmart and needed to get the truck she borrowed back to its owner. Officers searched the vehicle and found a crystal-like substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamine. Morris was transported to the Knox County Jail and charged with Felony Retail Theft, Possession of Meth, Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Driving While License is Suspended, and the warrants.
