3 Arrested For Texarkana, Ark. Home Burglaries

During the past three weeks, ten home burglaries have occurred during the day time hours. The suspects would kick in the front or back door of the residence to gain entry, and once inside the suspects removed valuable items of property including flat screen televisions, electronic equipment, and jewelry.

Many of these incidents occurred consecutively of one another. On Nov. 11, as many as four home burglaries were reported.

After a burglary taskforce was created and an intense investigation was started, three arrests were made: Bobby Watson, 18, William Thradgill, 18, and Kevin Epps, 18. All three suspects have been charged with ten counts of residential burglary, which is a felony. Watson was previously convicted of residential burglary in April of this year.

All of the property stolen in these cases has yet to be recovered. Flat-screen televisions and other electronic equipment are hot commodities on the streets and are easily sold to average citizens looking for a "good deal". People who buy televisions and electronic equipment on the street should be aware that purchasing stolen property can be a felony crime. Purchasing stolen property in order to get a "good deal" could potentially generate a huge fine and significant jail time.

Anyone with information regarding a crime is encouraged to notify TAPD or Texarkana area CrimeStoppers at 903-793-STOP. Thank you and you can visit the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department online at http://www.txkusa.org/arkpolice.