 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2022
CONTACT
Aric Mitchell
info@fortsmithpd.org
479-709-5000
ARREST REPORT
Two arrests made in commercial burglaries from July 29-Aug. 4
Fort Smith, AR - On Aug. 4, 2022, at approximately 10:35 P.M., Corporal Barentine and Officer Cummings were responding to a non-emergency call. Corporal Barentine had his window down and heard the sound of breaking glass near the 1600 block of Rogers Ave. Officer Cummings pulled the unit to a stop in a nearby parking lot so they could investigate.
As they pulled in, Corporal Barentine observed subjects actively breaking into a business. One subject was standing outside the business in a pile of broken glass while the other subject was crawling through the broken window. As the officers approached the subjects, they fled the scene. The subjects were quickly apprehended, taken into custody, and identified as juveniles.
Detectives conducted interviews with both subjects. Following those interviews, they were charged with nine counts of commercial burglary and booked at the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Center. The investigation remains open as we seek to identify additional persons of interest related to these crimes. The commercial burglaries associated with these arrests occurred between July 29 and August 4.
As our city resumes normal activities in the aftermath of the global pandemic, it will create more opportunities for criminal activities as well. It's important for our Officers, as well as our citizens, to be alert and observant about anything out of the ordinary. Please never hesitate to reach out to us about crime concerns in your area. Dial 911 for emergencies and 479-709-5000 for non-emergencies, or email us at info@fortsmithpd.org.
Crime has no place in our community. Together, we can make a difference.
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