Jonesboro Man Arrested for Burglarizing Local Church
Haskel White faces commercial burglary charges after a break-in at Strawfloor Baptist Church.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Property Crime
Police have arrested Haskel White following a burglary at Strawfloor Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Authorities say the suspect forced entry through a window before taking security equipment.
Why it matters
The arrest follows the theft of religious items and security hardware from a community place of worship. Law enforcement officials have moved to formally charge the suspect after identifying stolen goods at the scene.
Haskel White is currently held on a $50,000 cash/surety bond following a finding of probable cause for commercial burglary and theft. He is awaiting a circuit court arraignment scheduled for December 16.
The players
Haskel White
The suspect is a local resident with a documented history of breaking and entering and theft offenses.
Craighead County District Court
This local judicial body is responsible for processing the charges and setting the bond for the accused individual.
Strawfloor Baptist Church
The church serves as the site of the alleged commercial burglary and is the location where property damage was reported.
The details
Investigators allege that White gained access to the building by pushing in a west-side window and used an umbrella to obstruct a security camera. Officers discovered abandoned ceremonial oil at the site during the initial investigation into the missing alarm equipment.
Timeline
The burglary occurred at Strawfloor Baptist Church on Oct. 23, 2026.
Probable cause was found for the charges on Oct. 26, 2026.
The suspect is scheduled for circuit court arraignment on Dec. 16, 2026.
Legal Context
This arrest highlights the ongoing application of the Arkansas commercial burglary statute in responding to property crimes within local religious institutions. Authorities continue to monitor these cases to maintain security standards for public and community facilities.
The burglary caused $300 in property damage and the loss of sensitive alarm equipment from the church. Residents should remain aware of reported break-ins in the vicinity of Strawfloor Baptist Church as the judicial process proceeds.
The takeaway
Securing windows and monitoring security equipment remains a critical deterrent against property crime for community buildings. Authorities remind local facility managers to ensure camera systems are unobstructed to aid in the swift identification of intruders.
Further reading
For more information on local safety trends, visit the Property Crime section.
