Former Indiana Senator Charged in Six Walmart Thefts

Former Indiana state Sen. Ron Alting faces six misdemeanor theft charges over alleged shoplifting at a Lafayette Walmart on six dates in August and September. Investigators allege Alting and Pamela Krammes concealed merchandise in shopping bags and paid for only some items at self-checkout; Krammes faces four misdemeanor charges. The pair allegedly left the store after a loss-prevention officer confronted them on Sept. 22, and surveillance footage was cited in the investigation. Alting lost his reelection bid to Natasha Baker, who is set to take office Nov. 17. The charges are allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.