Armed suspect arrested after breaking into several AC buildings

Late Friday night, Amarillo police officers were sent to the Washington Street Amarillo College location on a burglary call. 

Officers were told the suspect broke into several building on the campus and was last seen in the gym. The man was located by officers in the foyer of the gym carrying a weapon. 

The suspect was taken into custody without incident. He was is identified as James Balentine.

Balentine was taken to the Potter County Detention Center. This case is being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division.