Walmart Price-Switching Case Leads to Arrest and Warrants in Sulphur Springs

Walmart Price-Switching Case Leads to Arrest and Warrants in Sulphur Springs
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Sulphur Springs, TX — August 23, 2025

According to a Sulphur Springs Police Department arrest report, Ezequiel Noel Adame, 26, was taken into custody the evening of Saturday, August 23, 2025, following a reported retail theft at the Walmart located at 1750 S. Broadway.

Loss prevention told officers the suspect allegedly swapped price tags on a package of steaks and a bag of charcoal, went through a self-checkout, and passed the last point of sale. Store staff detained the individual until police arrived. The affidavit lists the total loss as $55.98.

Officers say a records check showed Adame had multiple outstanding warrants through Sulphur Springs Police. He was arrested, issued a criminal trespass warning for the property, and transported to the Hopkins County Jail where he was booked without incident.

  • Name/Age: Ezequiel Noel Adame, 26
  • Arrest Date/Time: Aug. 23, 2025 • ~6:06 p.m.
  • Location: Walmart – 1750 S. Broadway, Sulphur Springs
  • Primary Allegation: Theft (shoplift) – Class C misdemeanor
  • Additional: Two warrants for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (MC)
  • Traffic Warrant: Speeding (>10% over) (MC)
  • Arresting Officers: Officer Steven Osborne (#223); Sgt. Zachary Davis (#215)
  • Booking: Hopkins County Jail (booked and released to jail staff)

Note: This report summarizes information from arrest affidavits and booking records. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charge levels and details can change as cases move through the judicial process.


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Manford Greninger

Shoplifting should be raised to a more severe penalty. These criminals need to get real jail time.

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