ON 12/03/2024 THE PHILLIPS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE WAS ADVISED OF A BREAK-IN, THEFT AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF THAT HAD OCCURRED AT AMERIMAX COATED PRODUCTS LOCATED IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA ON HWY 242 SOUTH IN WEST HELENA, AR.

   DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS INCIDENT MICHAEL BURTON JR. WAS IDENTIFIED AS ONE OF THE SUSPECTS AND WAS ARRESTED ON 01/03/2025 FOR THE CRIMINAL CHARGES OF COMMERCIAL BURGLARY, THEFT OF PROPERTY AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AND IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD AT THE ST. FRANCIS COUNTY DETENTION CENTER. BOND SET AT $25,000.