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Mayor of Helena-West Helena arrested by Arkansas State Police

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. – The mayor of an east Arkansas city was arrested on Tuesday, authorities said.

Helena-West Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin was arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation by Arkansas State Police, officials said.

State police later confirmed that Franklin is facing four counts of failure to pay or file a tax return.

According to ASP investigators, Franklin has not filed taxes for four out of the past five years.

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Authorities said Franklin was arrested during a traffic stop at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Police said Franklin was taken to the St. Francis County Detention Center where his bond was set at $100,000.

A spokesperson with Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office confirmed that they are assisting with the prosecution.

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