Midnight visitor falls through Fun Wash ceiling
When responding to a midnight burglar alarm at the Fun Wash on Sept. 5, an employee discovered an intruder in the ceiling.
Lee Arnold Edwards Jr., 23, of Conway, was reportedly trying to climb into the ceiling tiles above the office. When approached by police officers, the man fell through the ceiling, the report said.
Edwards was arrested on suspicion of commercial burglary, a felony, and misdemeanors, including public intoxication.
A set of keys had disappeared earlier in the day, believed used by the man to get inside the utility room door.
The Conway Police Department also recently responded to the following incidents:
Theft
An employee of James Masonry said that between 1 and 7 a.m. Saturday, a masonry mixer worth $4,500 was stolen from the business.
Residential burglary
April Moore of Town and County Mobile Home Park on Dave Ward Drive said her mobile home was burglarized on Saturday. When she arrived at the residence and noticed numerous items missing, some of her property was visible through a neighbor's home window.
Missing were a fish tank, a lava lamp, a clear glass vase, a black wire shelf, a mattress, a glass light cover, a foot massager, a Pyrex bowl with flowers, four bar stools and a small wicker trash basket. The estimated value was $4,237.
The property, minus the fish, was recovered from the neighbors' mobile home and the resident, Derek Leon Boling, 26, was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary and property theft, both felonies.
Debra Gaye Yager of Augusta Avenue said between 8:30 and 11:50 p.m. Saturday, her residence was burglarized. Missing were a tool box with tools, a television, a Play Station 2 with games, a Confederate flag, a ruby ring and two Game Boy players. The value was estimated at $5,954.
Arrest
Bradley Alan Turner, 20, of Conway was arrested at 4:59 a.m. Saturday on Pippenpost Drive on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and being a minor in possession of alcohol after reportedly striking a parked car with his vehicle.
Found property
Cindy Edwards said at 2 p.m. Sunday, she was mowing rental property on Hartje Lane and found a loaded handgun in the grass.