Noah Noble of WLOX News describes it as the kind of case that makes your stomach drop, because it takes something simple – bread, muffins, a quick run to Walmart – and turns it into a safety scare that nobody expects.
Natalie Williamson of FOX10 News calls the images “terrifying,” and it’s not hard to see why. According to Biloxi Police, razor blades were found inside bakery items sold at two different Walmart locations in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Both reporters say investigators now believe they’ve found the person responsible.
Police arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson, a Texas woman, after they say she placed razor blades inside multiple loaves of bread and tampered with other baked goods as well.
And while authorities say no one has reported injuries, the situation rattled customers because it easily could have ended much differently.
Two Stores, Multiple Reports, And A Pattern Emerges
Noah Noble reports the incidents span roughly 11 days and involve two Biloxi Walmart locations: the Superstore on CT Switzer Sr. Drive and the Neighborhood Market on Pass Road.
Natalie Williamson also names those same two stores and says investigators believe Benson put “almost a dozen” razor blades into loaves of bread between them.
The first publicly described incident, according to both Noble and Williamson, traces back to early December.
Williamson reports that Biloxi Police Lieutenant Candice Young said the crime spree started on December 5, when a customer found a razor blade inside a banana nut muffin at the Walmart Supercenter.
Young’s explanation, as Williamson reports it, is that store associates searched through merchandise afterward but did not find more compromised items at that moment, leading them to think it was isolated.
Noble’s reporting matches that general timeline and expands it. He says there were later discoveries in bread at both Walmart locations, and that it took time before the full scope became clear.
That detail matters because it shows how something like this can hide in plain sight at first – one complaint here, another there – until a larger pattern snaps into focus.
How The Tampering Was Allegedly Done
Noah Noble gives one of the most important details for understanding why this case is so disturbing: investigators believe the items were tampered with through the plastic packaging, meaning customers could pick up a product that looks normal from the outside.
Noble quotes Lt. Candice Young saying Walmart workers did another sweep and found multiple loaves of bread “compromised with razor blades,” and they also found a muffin with a fishing hook in it.
Young, in Noble’s report, says, “Somebody had poked those items through the plastic packaging.”
Natalie Williamson includes the same quote from Lt. Young, adding that during the additional sweep, workers found multiple loaves of bread that had been compromised, and they also found a muffin with a fish hook.
When you read that, you can see why this case feels so different from a typical shoplifting call or a routine disturbance. This isn’t random property damage. This is an alleged act that could put a stranger in the hospital without warning.
It’s the kind of crime that relies on trust – the trust people place in sealed packaging, in a known store, in the idea that food on a shelf is safe to take home.
Why Police Weren’t Called Right Away
One of the more frustrating parts of this story is the delay.
Noah Noble reports razor blades were first found in loaves of bread purchased more than a week before police were called, and that authorities weren’t notified until Monday.
Natalie Williamson reports the same basic point, saying police were not called until more than a week later, after another customer found razor blades in a loaf of bread – she describes it specifically as a loaf of brioche bread at the Supercenter.
Lt. Candice Young, as quoted by Williamson, explained the early reports didn’t immediately look connected. Store employees searched for other compromised items and didn’t find them, so the first incident was treated like a one-off.
That’s not an excuse, but it helps explain the real-world problem: if you don’t know something is part of a pattern, you don’t respond like it’s a pattern.
Still, I can’t help thinking this is one of those situations where “isolated incident” is a dangerous phrase. A razor blade in food is not a normal complaint. Even once should trigger alarms, because the downside risk is huge.
Surveillance Photos, Tips, And A Fast Arrest
Both reporters describe the same turning point: surveillance images.
Noah Noble reports Biloxi investigators released surveillance photos around noon showing Benson exiting a Walmart store, identifying her as a person of interest.
Noble says that by 5 p.m., she was in custody at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center.
Natalie Williamson says police got their break after those photos were released. She reports that shortly afterward, investigators received tips identifying who the woman was and where she could be found.
Williamson says police located Benson on Division Street, and that led to her arrest.
Noble also mentions a tip that placed Benson in the 1000 block of Division Street, which guided investigators to her.
This is one of those moments where you see modern policing working the way it’s supposed to: a clear image goes out, the public recognizes someone, tips come in, and officers act quickly.
But it also highlights something elsen – how many people had to see those images and feel that jolt of recognition. The case wasn’t just a police matter at that point. It became a community moment, because everyone shops at places like Walmart.
The Charge, The Bond, And What Police Say Happened
Noah Noble reports Benson is charged with attempted mayhem and is being held on a $100,000 bond.
Natalie Williamson reports the same charge and the same bond amount.
Noble also reports additional alleged conduct tied to the incident: that French faces several charges including kidnapping—wait, correction: in this case, Noble’s report says Benson faces several charges? The clearer list in Noble’s write-up is that Benson is charged with attempted mayhem and held on bond; he also reports investigators said razor blades were found in multiple loaves and a fishing hook was found in a muffin.
Williamson’s report focuses on attempted mayhem, saying police believe Benson put nearly a dozen razor blades into loaves of bread at the two Walmarts.
Noble notes that, over the 11 days, razor blades were found in a banana nut muffin and in multiple loaves of bread, spread across both stores.
He also reports that managers at each store initially believed the first reports were isolated incidents, and only realized the larger scope after Monday complaints.
Lt. Candice Young, in Noble’s reporting, calls the crime “strange,” and says if customers hadn’t been vigilant, it could have been far worse.
That line sticks with me because it points to a reality nobody loves: this wasn’t caught by a security device or a magic system. It was caught because regular people noticed something wrong before someone got hurt.
Walmart’s Statement And What Customers Are Being Told
Both Noah Noble and Natalie Williamson include Walmart’s corporate statement, and the message is clear: the company says it treated the issue as a serious safety priority.
Noble reports Walmart said it removed and thoroughly inspected potentially affected products at impacted Biloxi stores, thanked law enforcement for swift action, and said it would keep cooperating with investigators.
Williamson reports the same statement “in part,” with Walmart saying the health and safety of customers is a top priority, affected products were removed and inspected, and the company is cooperating with police.
Noble adds one practical instruction Walmart gave: customers who believe they bought a tampered product should dispose of it promptly and visit their local Walmart for a full refund.
From a consumer standpoint, the refund is almost beside the point. The real concern is trust. People buy bread because it’s safe, simple, and basic. Once a community hears “razor blades in bread,” everyone starts looking at packaging differently.
And honestly, they should – at least for a while. Not in a paranoid way, but in a “slow down and look” way.
A Crime That Hits Hard Because It’s So Ordinary
Natalie Williamson includes a quote from a Biloxi resident who didn’t want to go on camera, reacting the way a lot of people probably did.
“The fact that you even thought about doing that is insane to me,” the resident told FOX10 News.
That quote lands because it’s not polished. It’s raw. It sounds like someone who is imagining a kid biting into bread, or a tired worker grabbing a muffin on the way out the door.
Noble reports that, so far, no injuries have been reported, which is the best news in this whole story.
But “no injuries” doesn’t mean “no damage.” Incidents like this shake public confidence, force stores to pull inventory, and put extra fear into routine errands people already don’t have time for.
And if investigators are right, it also shows how much harm one person can attempt to cause with something as small and cheap as a razor blade, just by exploiting a busy store environment where hundreds of hands touch products every day.
What Happens Next And What People Can Do Now
Noah Noble closes his reporting with a warning that’s simple but important: if you bought bread at any Biloxi Walmart locations, check it for sharp objects, and report anything suspicious to Biloxi Police.
Natalie Williamson’s reporting reinforces the same basic idea by laying out how the pattern spread across days and stores, which is exactly why people should not assume “my store wasn’t involved.”
If there’s a takeaway here, it’s that “sealed” does not always mean “safe,” especially when someone allegedly takes the time to poke through packaging.
Nobody wants to live in a world where you inspect bread like it’s evidence. But for families in Biloxi right now, a quick check is a small price to pay to avoid a terrible outcome.
And if you’re Walmart or any major retailer watching this unfold, the pressure is obvious: shoppers will forgive a lot of things, but they don’t forgive a food shelf that feels unsafe.
Gary’s love for adventure and preparedness stems from his background as a former Army medic. Having served in remote locations around the world, he knows the importance of being ready for any situation, whether in the wilderness or urban environments. Gary’s practical medical expertise blends with his passion for outdoor survival, making him an expert in both emergency medical care and rugged, off-the-grid living. He writes to equip readers with the skills needed to stay safe and resilient in any scenario.
