Church burglar has his sentencing delayed

Sentencing for an Arkansas City man who burglarized two churches and struck the large wreath at the entrance to the Isle of Lights has been continued until May 15.

Franklin Pettie Jr pleaded guilty last month to five of the 16 charges against him after his crimes last December. He was originally to be sentenced last Thursday.

The 40-year-old man robbed the Rose DeSharon?Church and the Church of?Christ before he drove a stolen pickup to Winfield where he was involved in four hit and run accidents before he struck the large lighted wreath.