Cpl. Bart Veal

Public Information Officer

903-798-3187 (office) 903-798-2368 (pager)

903-824-4199 (cell) 903-798-3023 (fax)

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Re: Ted Hamilton arrested in connection with “Day Time” burglaries.

This morning officers with the Hope Police Department acting on information obtained from four weeks of extensive investigation by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department were able to apprehend Ted Hamilton on a warrant for Residential Burglary. Hamilton has been tied to a daytime burglary that occurred during the time period and in the area of a series of burglaries in the central and northern parts of Texarkana Arkansas.

Texarkana Arkansas Detectives connected Hamilton to the burglary by pawn tickets on stolen items bearing his name at local pawnshops. Detectives believe that Hamilton may be responsible for many if not all of the “Day Time” burglaries.

Texarkana Arkansas Detectives traveled to Hope Arkansas this morning and Hamilton is now in the custody of the Texarkana Arkansas Police and being held in the Bi-State Jail. No bond has been set at this time.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department continues to urge everyone in our community to keep their doors locked and be watchful of suspicious activity. Be aware of your surroundings and dial 911 if you observe any questionable activity.