Cadiz woman charged with robbery following shoplifting incident

A Cadiz woman was arrested Friday morning by Hopkinsville police on robbery and methamphetamine charges.

Officers were called to the Walmart Supercenter and were told by store personnel that 39-year old Crystal Allen of Cadiz had stolen merchandise and threatened physical force as she fled with the items.

A traffic stop on her vehicle was conducted and she was arrested. She later admitted to having meth and other narcotics in her clothing.

Allen was arrested for second-degree robbery, two counts of drug possession and tampering with evidence.