The St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office announced on Apr. 22 the arrest of Delfino Mora, a 22-year-old resident of Palestine, Arkansas, in connection with a residential burglary and theft case from December 2025.
Mora was taken into custody without incident after being stopped as a passenger in a vehicle by a St. Francis County Deputy. He faces charges including residential burglary and theft of property (firearms), both classified as Class B felonies, as well as criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor.
Authorities said the investigation began when the victim reported that several firearms had been stolen from their home while they were out of town. The victim suspected an individual and visited a residence where that person had stayed. Although the person was not present at the time, the homeowner reportedly told her that Mora had brought over a gun to keep there. After describing the firearm, it was returned to her by the homeowner.
Investigators identified Mora and two others allegedly involved in the burglary; arrest warrants have been issued for those individuals as well. Following his arrest, Mora appeared before a judge and his bond was set at $100,000.
The St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office serves as the main law enforcement agency for St. Francis County in East Central Arkansas and provides patrols, investigations, detention services and civil operations according to its official website. The office also manages community programs focused on crime prevention and youth engagement according to its official website.
The Sheriff’s Office operates through several specialized units including patrol, criminal investigation, detention and civil process divisions according to its official website. Its modern Detention Center is located in Forrest City with capacity for up to 144 inmates across its 610-square-mile jurisdiction according to its official website. In addition to law enforcement duties, eligible inmates may participate in work release programs assisting with roadway maintenance according to its official website.
The office partners with organizations such as the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association, Arkansas Department of Corrections and Arkansas State Police according to its official website, supporting both operational needs and broader community initiatives.
