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Texas woman defecated to conceal drug evidence, police say

The incident happened Wednesday after the woman, Shannen Shunta Martin, 32, was arrested at an H-E-B in Corsicana.
Shannen Martin, 32.

CORSICANA, Texas — A woman arrested in a theft at a grocery store then defecated to hide drug evidence she was carrying, Corsicana police said.

The incident happened Wednesday after the woman, Shannen Shunta Martin, 32, was arrested at an H-E-B in Corsicana.

Officers had responded to the store on a report of a theft at the store, according to police. Martin resisted arrest and was handcuffed and put in a police vehicle.

On the way to jail, Martin intentionally defecated to conceal 2.3 grams of crack-cocaine, a crack pipe and a Valentine's card, police said.

Police found the drugs and the card while booking her at the jail.

Martin was charged with tampering with evidence and possession of a controlled substance.

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