The Miller County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a second suspect in the burglary of the Cotton Patch Liquor Store near Fulton, Arkansas. The suspect has been identified as George Edward Adams III, 27, of Maumelle Arkansas as the second person involved in the burglary. Police arrested Donald Shirey, 49, of Little Rock Arkansas on Wednesday.
Press Release:
Friday, July 7, 2017, a warrant for Commercial Burglary was obtained for George Edward Adams III, w/m 27 years old, 6’, 160 lbs, brown hair, hazel eyes. Adams is believed to be the second person involved in the burglary of the Cotton Patch Liquor Store. Adams in on parole in the State of Arkansas and last known residence is in Maumelle Arkansas. He has previous contacts in Hope Arkansas.
If you have any information concerning George Eward Adams III or his location, please contact Miller County Sheriff’s Office at 870-774-3001 or Crime Stoppers at 903-793-7867.
Early in the morning on July 3, 2017 Miller County Deputies went to 17446 Highway 67, Fulton Arkansas, Cotton Patch Liquor, because of a burglary. Deputies determined someone had forced entry into the store. While reviewing video footage from the area two people were noticed wearing dark “hoodie” sweat shirts and shorts around the store at approximately 4:00 a.m. A white Chevrolet pickup also in video footage was located near the store stuck in the mud.
During the investigation, it was determined the pickup was stolen from Little Rock, Arkansas on June 30th . Deputies issued a “BOLO”, Be On the Look Out, for the two subjects. Shortly after 2:00 p.m a subject matching the description was located near the Hempstead/Miller County line. Arkansas State Police assisted Miller County Deputies in detaining the person. Donald Shirey, w/m, 49 years old, from Little Rock, Arkansas was identified as a suspect in the burglary.
Shirey was arrested for Burglary of a Commercial Building, a felony warrant from Oklahoma for Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle, and a hold for a parole revocation from Arkansas Parole Board. Additional felony charges are pending further investigation.
Crime Stoppers of Texarkana is a community organization that combines local citizens, the media, and law enforcement in the solution of crime by offering anonymity and cash rewards for tips that lead to the arrest and indictment of criminals. If you have information about a crime committed in Miller County, call Crime Stoppers at 793-7867. If your information results in an arrest and indictment, you can receive up to $1,000. You DO NOT give Crime Stoppers your name. Your contact is strictly confidential.
