Following his apprehension yesterday in Izard County, STEPHAN R. WHAPLES has now been charged by warrant with several additional crimes involving break-ins, thefts, and fleeing.

     WHAPLES has now been charged with his fourth (4^th) Fleeing offense for running from Norfork Police Chief Jim Griffin on July 17^th.  Investigators also charged WHAPLES with Breaking or Entering and Theft of Property based upon a complaint from 245 Major Street in Norfork indicating a stereo was stolen from a vehicle, which stereo was later found in WHAPLES’ vehicle. 

     Sheriff’s Investigators have also charged STEPHAN WHAPLES additionally with several offenses involving break-ins at Patrick’s R.V. and Boat Storage on Highway 5 South of Mountain Home.  These break-ins were reported between July 9^th and July 20^th.  Stolen items included a custom boat cover, stereo systems, fuel tanks, plastic storage bins, and other items.  Some of these items were also found inside WHAPLES’ vehicle.  There was also damage reported to a travel trailer door where forced entry was attempted.

     Additional charges that have been filed against WHAPLES are:

     Breaking or Entering (6 counts) – Felonies
     Theft of Property (6 counts) – Misdemeanors
     Criminal Mischief in the First Degree – Misdemeanor
     Criminal Trespass – Misdemeanor
     Fleeing from Officer – Misdemeanor

     STEPHAN R. WHAPLES continues to be held without bond in the Baxter County Detention Center pending court appearances.

/s/ John F. Montgomery,
Baxter County Sheriff