Dilworth (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man faces four charges after a reported theft at a Dilworth Walmart.
Devin Joseph Bangs is charged in Clay County District Court. The charges include two felony drug counts.
He also faces misdemeanor counts for fleeing on foot and theft. The case is filed as 14-CR-26-2526.
Five-Hour Store Visit Draws Attention
The incident happened at about 10:13 p.m. on July 16, 2026. Walmart staff reported Bangs had been inside for about five hours.
Staff said he acted suspiciously and used a self-checkout lane. The complaint says he under-scanned several items.
Employees removed some goods from the transaction. However, other unpaid items allegedly remained inside his bag.
Bangs then left through the grocery entrance, according to prosecutors. The unpaid merchandise was valued at about $252.08.
Complaint Alleges Foot Chase
An officer met Bangs near the store entrance and requested his receipt. Bangs first began handing over the receipt.
He then told the officer to leave him alone, the complaint states. Prosecutors say Bangs ran outside and left his cart behind.
The officer followed him through the parking lot and ordered him to stop. Bangs allegedly continued running toward a nearby Dollar Tree.
The complaint says the officer briefly caught up with Bangs. Bangs allegedly grabbed part of the officer’s vest during the encounter.
He then ran again before a Taser was used. Police detained him in a grassy area near the neighboring store.
Drugs Allegedly Found in Bags
Police searched bags carried by Bangs and bags left near the entrance. They allegedly found a glass pipe with white residue.
A field test indicated the residue contained methamphetamine, according to the complaint. Police also found a sealed lip balm container.
After opening it, officers reported finding a white crystal-like substance. The container and substance weighed about 26.3 grams.
The substance also tested positive for methamphetamine during a field test. A mushroom weighing about 1.2 grams was also found.
One felony count concerns the alleged methamphetamine. The second felony count concerns the mushroom found in a plastic bag.
Potential Penalties
Each felony drug count carries up to five years in prison. Each count also carries a possible $10,000 fine.
The fleeing and theft charges each carry up to 90 days in jail. Each misdemeanor also carries a possible $1,000 fine.
Readers can review Minnesota’s fifth-degree drug law, the fleeing statute, and the state theft law.
Public case information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The charges are allegations. Bangs is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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