State Sen. Ron Alting Accused of Shoplifting

'Troubling': Statehouse mum on next steps after Sen. Ron Alting's alleged shoplifting

Longtime associates in the Statehouse say this behavior is entirely out of character for the senator of nearly 30 years, and leadership in the Senate is stopping short of calling for action at the moment.

State Sen. Ron Alting accused of shoplifting

State Sen. Ron Alting has been accused of two shoplifting incidents from local Walmarts on Sept. 22 and Oct. 1. While no charges have been filed yet, a statement from Alting indicates he plans to step away from the campaign trail for actions that were "wrong and completely out of character for (him)."

State Senator Ron Alting Taking A Break From Campaigning

State Senator Ron Alting Issued A Statement Wednesday

Source: Alting accused of 2 recent Walmart shoplifting incidents

Source: Alting Accused Of Two Recent Walmart Shoplifting Incidents

State Sen. Ron Alting is accused of shoplifting from Lafayette's east-side Walmart on Monday, Sept. 22 and the Monticello Walmart on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to a source knowledgeable about both incidents.

Alting confirms campaign step-back; remains on ballot - Carroll County Comet

State Sen. Ron Alting confirmed Wednesday he is stepping back from active campaigning while undergoing medical evaluation. However, Alting said he is not withdrawing from the race for Indiana Senate District 22. Alting’s statement comes amid reports of recent incidents at Walmart stores in Lafayette and Monticello that prompted police involvement. Other local media outlets have reported the incidents […] The post Alting confirms campaign step-ba…