Police: Man says he is ‘proud’ of shoplifting charge

JACKSON, Tenn. — Police say a man accused of shoplifting told them he is proud of his alleged crime.

Kenneth Tester

Kenneth Tester was booked Tuesday into the Madison County Jail on charges of theft and drug possession.

An affidavit says tester freely admitted to shoplifting from Wal-Mart that day as well as another day, taking a cell phone, speakers and a bicycle.

Tester also said he had plans to go back to Wal-Mart with his friends and assault the employee who called police, according to court documents.

Tester, who remains jailed, is set to return to court June 16.