On April 20, at 5:04 p.m., Deputy J. Vezzosi responded to the CVS in Leonardtown for the reported shoplifting complaint.  Investigation revealed Sherri L. Newby, 32 of Avenue, obtained various merchandise from the store valued at $163.24 and placed the items in a shopping cart.  Newby then exited the store and began placing the items into her vehicle. 

Newby was confronted by a store employee in the parking lot at which time Newby stated she wished to return and pay for the items. 

Newby was issued a criminal citation charging her with theft under $500 and released pending a preliminary hearing in District Court.