Arcola Mayor Fred Burton arrested on several charges, including illegal voting, indictment says
Fred Burton was taken into custody overnight on five charges, which include illegal voting and tampering with government records.
Fred Burton was taken into custody overnight on five charges, which include illegal voting and tampering with government records.
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