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Clayton Today
By the People, for the People
Two Men Arrested for Clayton Dollar General Burglary
Suspects accused of stealing cash, cigarettes, and other tobacco products
Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:05pm
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A recent wave of rural property crimes exposes the vulnerability of small businesses to break-ins and theft.Clayton TodayTwo men, Alex Lee Griffin Jr. and James Stamps Clark III, have been arrested in connection with a March 22 burglary at a Dollar General store in Clayton, Louisiana. The suspects allegedly broke into the store, cut the electricity, and stole cash, cigarettes, and other tobacco products. One of the suspects, Clark, was also charged with battery of a healthcare worker after an incident at a local hospital.
Why it matters
Burglaries and property crimes can have a significant impact on small businesses and local communities. This incident highlights the need for effective law enforcement and security measures to protect local retailers from such criminal activity.
The details
According to reports, deputies responding to the Dollar General store in Clayton found that the electricity had been cut off from outside the building and the front door had been forcibly entered by breaking the glass. Cash, cigarettes, and other tobacco products were stolen during the burglary. The Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigations Division identified Alex Lee Griffin Jr. and James Stamps Clark III as the suspects. Clark was also arrested and charged with battery of a healthcare worker after an incident at Trinity Medical Center.
- The burglary occurred on March 22, 2026.
- Clark was arrested and charged with battery of a healthcare worker on the same date as the burglary.
The players
Alex Lee Griffin Jr.
A 24-year-old resident of Clayton, Louisiana, who was identified as one of the suspects in the Dollar General burglary.
James Stamps Clark III
A 29-year-old resident of Vidalia, Louisiana, who was identified as the second suspect in the Dollar General burglary and was also charged with battery of a healthcare worker after an incident at a local hospital.
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that investigated the Dollar General burglary and made the arrests of the two suspects.
Dollar General
The retail chain that operates the store in Clayton, Louisiana that was targeted in the burglary.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of protecting small businesses and local retailers from property crimes, and the importance of effective law enforcement and security measures to deter and respond to such incidents.