Meaggan Pettipiece Loses Coaching Job After Arrest

Meaggan Pettipiece, a former Olympic softball player, faced a life-altering incident when she was arrested at Walmart for failing to scan $67 worth of groceries due to a malfunctioning self-checkout machine. Despite having paid $176 for her other items, the police were called, leading to her arrest where officers found three disposable vapes and anti-nausea medication that belonged to an assistant coach. Although the charges were dropped, Pettipiece lost her job as head coach for Valparaiso University softball, describing the experience as a 'living nightmare' that has irreparably damaged her reputation. She expressed gratitude for the dismissal but lamented the impact on her career and personal relationships in the close-knit softball community. Now back in Ohio, Pettipiece is focusing on rebuilding her life and contemplating her next steps after the turmoil. The incident serves as a cautionary tale about how quickly a situation can escalate for public figures.