- December 5, 2025
Cason Tarbes look at all the possibilities as Cpl. Chart Pliapol pushes the cart behind him. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Children wait to get off the bus to go shopping with their officer at Walmart. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
OBPD Officers Robert Pearson and Gregory Stokes are ready to shop with Aiden and Ian Sneed. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Cpl. John Dovine puts a Santa hat on Jacob Marks. Photo by Jarleene Allmenas
Officer Rossi and and Ariannah Dillon-Perez head inside Walmart to shop for presents. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Cason Tarbes leads the way for Cpl. Chart Pliapol, Sgt. Michelle Willis and Alexis Salisbury-Jones. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Sgt. Michelle Willis and Alexis Salisbury-Jones peruse the aisles in search of the perfect presents. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Sgt. Jay Brennan and Jayden Roy throw up peace signs during their shopping spree. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Despite his Grinch mask, Officer James Feeley made sure Peyton Smith had a good Christmas this year. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Joshua Marks and Capt. Chris Roos do a little bit of shopping together. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Officer "Mo" Evans and Caelyn Knight made a good team during the 2020 Shop with Cop. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Hazel Smith and Officer Taylor are all smiles during their shopping spree. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Blou Sneed and Explorer McDuffie got a cart full of items during Shop with a Cop. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Chase Goerke and Lt. Tom Elkins walk through the toy aisles. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Skyla Sneed and Explorer Lancaster wheel around Walmart in search of toys. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Avery Randolph, of the Police Athletic League, and John Marks set out to score the best presents. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Angelo and Jessica Garcia, with Officer Austin Long, walked out with a cart full of fun gifts. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Matthew Rodriguez, escorted by Police Chief Jesse Godfrey, got presents for his dogs during Shop with a Cop. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
How many toys can you buy with $100?
That's a question children from Ormond Beach Elementary, Osceola Elementary, Pine Trail Elementary, Pathways Elementary, and Tomoka Elementary set out to answer with the help of an Ormond Beach Police officer during the fourth-annual Shop with a Cop event at Walmart on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Walmart provided the police department with $2,000 worth of gift cards for 20 participants, who bought a variety of gifs for themselves and their family members. From life-sized Barbie dolls to lightsabers, the children perused the toy aisles with excitement. After shopping, in lieu of the usual barbecue which had to be forgone due to COVID-19, Walmart provided the children with pre-packaged meals.
This program is part of the department's outreach efforts.
