Man allegedly fakes medical emergency to get out of arrest

TEXAS TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man has had charges filed against him after it was determined he faked a medical emergency to get out of charges in June.

Troopers say that they were dispatched for a reported retail theft on June 18, just after noon, at the Walmart in Texas Township.

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When troopers arrived on-scene, it was determined that Dominik Ketch faked a medical emergency, and was transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital to avoid prosecution.

After interviewing a witness in the grocery section of the store, it was revealed that Ketch stole over $7,800 worth of merchandise across multiple dates at the exact location.

Ketch was charged with retail theft and disorderly conduct.