Walker Dollar General Worker Charged in $1,676 Theft

Walker (trfnews.i234.me) — A Laporte woman faces a felony theft charge involving a Walker Dollar General store.

Darien Rose Smith, 24, is charged with felony theft in Cass County District Court.

Prosecutors allege Smith took or improperly discounted more than $1,600 in store merchandise.

The case stems from an investigation reported on March 2, 2026.

Police Called To Walker Dollar General

Police responded around 4:53 p.m. to the Dollar General at 815 Minnesota Avenue.

The call concerned allegations that an employee had been stealing merchandise from the store.

Store manager Anthony Johnson met with police when they arrived.

Johnson provided investigators with a letter signed by Smith, according to the criminal complaint.

The letter stated that Smith had taken about $1,676.80 worth of merchandise while working.

Police then spoke with Smith about the allegations.

She was advised of her Miranda rights before discussing the case, the complaint states.

According to prosecutors, Smith acknowledged taking the merchandise listed by the store.

She allegedly described several methods used while she was employed there.

Smith said she reduced prices on merchandise for herself and friends, according to the complaint.

She also allegedly admitted hiding merchandise beneath her clothing and leaving with the items.

Smith agreed with the reported loss amount of $1,676.80, prosecutors say.

She allegedly told investigators that additional merchandise had also been taken.

However, Smith said she did not know the value of those additional items.

The complaint says Smith reported that the activity began around October.

Prosecutors charged Smith with taking movable property without the owner’s consent.

The felony level applies because the alleged value exceeded $1,000.

The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

It also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.

The case is filed as Cass County court file 11-CR-26-613.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52 for state theft laws.

More court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

The charge is an allegation and has not been proven in court.

Smith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.