Texarkana Man Charged in Dollar General Market Burglary in Gurdon

Prosecutors filed commercial burglary, theft of property in a higher dollar range, and first degree criminal mischief charges after investigators connected a Texarkana man to a break in at the Dollar General Market in Gurdon. The law enforcement report outlining the allegations was published on December 3, 2025. A not guilty plea in the case was entered on December 2, 2025, and the matter will move through the local court system with pretrial hearings and other procedural steps to follow.

Investigators say the probe began with routine investigative actions that are increasingly common in retail crime cases. Authorities executed a traffic stop and obtained subpoenas for cellphone and tower records. Those records were used to place the defendant in proximity to the store during the alleged incident, according to the report. Prosecutors used those investigative leads to assemble the charges of commercial burglary, theft at the higher dollar level, and first degree criminal mischief.

For workers at small format retail outlets, the case underscores two intertwined concerns. First, employees face direct safety risks when burglaries and thefts occur, particularly at stores that may be isolated or staffed by a single person. Second, the investigative path described in the report shows how law enforcement and prosecutors build cases after retail crimes, which can affect how employers document incidents, preserve evidence, and cooperate with authorities.

The filing also has operational implications for stores. Evidence gathering in this case relied in part on electronic records, reinforcing the value of surveillance cameras, accurate incident reports, and prompt notification to police. Cash handling policies, safe deployment, and staff training for emergency response are likely to receive renewed attention as managers and corporate loss prevention teams review how to reduce vulnerability to similar crimes.

The defendant remains charged but not convicted, and the not guilty plea entered on December 2 means the prosecution must prove the allegations in court. The upcoming procedural hearings will determine whether the case proceeds to trial, moves to negotiated resolution, or is otherwise resolved. For frontline workers and local managers, the episode is a reminder that prevention, evidence preservation, and clear communication with law enforcement are central to both safety and successful prosecution of retail crimes.