More than $1.5K worth of stolen meat from Walmart found during traffic stop, police say

SLIDELL, La. (WVUE/Gray News) - Police in Louisiana recovered more than $1,500 worth of stolen ribeye steaks and slabs of brisket during a traffic stop.

Slidell Police say the stop happened Monday night on Old Spanish Trail after an officer noticed the car had no working brake lights. During the stop, officers said the two men inside were visibly nervous.

Inside the car, police say they found a significant amount of stolen meat, which had allegedly been taken from a nearby Walmart.

Photos shared by investigators show dozens of packs of raw ribeyes, slabs of brisket, chips, and buns.

The suspects were identified as Charles Walker, 66, of Biloxi, and John Garriga, 55, of Gulfport. Both men were taken into custody and booked on theft-related charges.

Slidell Police say both suspects have a history of shoplifting offenses.