The Waldron Police Department apprehended a suspect on Wednesday, July 22, following a break-in at the Waldron Elementary School.
WPD Detective Horatio Gonzalez stated that once they arrived, they began processing the scene. After viewing surveillance videos, the suspect was tracked to the Country Express in Waldron. Further investigation led authorities to the Southern Nights Motel, 1622 Rice Street in Waldron.
“We made contact with the suspect, Brandon Duncan,” stated Gonzalez. “He was mirandized, and questioned. Following a search, I discovered several suspicious checks out of Polk County.”
Duncan allegedly admitted to the break-in and stated he was “only trying to make some money.”
Gonzalez made contact with the Polk County Sheriff, Scott Sawyer. Sawyer informed Gonzalez that Duncan was wanted in numerous felony theft cases.
Duncan is being charged with commercial burglary and felony criminal mischief.
