February 27, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 70 near Cherry Hill of damage done to their property by heavy equipment.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on First Street in Wickes of a scam involving a vehicle, totaling losses at $1,800.00.  Investigation continues.

Report from a Cove woman of being harassed by an unknown individual.  Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance led to a 17-year-old female being issued a Juvenile Citation for Disorderly Conduct.  The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Report from complainant on Joy Lane near Ink of the break-in and theft of a firearm and documentation, all valued at $190.00.  Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 288 near Cove.  Deputies responded.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

February 28, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 136 near Cove of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a disturbance on North Eve Street in Mena led to the arrest of Donald K. Bradley, 42, and John R. Miller, 59, both of Mena, each on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Report of a disturbance on Highway 8 East near Board Camp.  Suspect fled the residence before deputies arrived.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

March 1,  2017

Report from complainant on Polk 159 near Potter of problems with a neighbor.  Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Cedar Lane in Hatfield of being threatened by an acquaintance.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Justin R. Simpson, 39, of Mena, on a Charge of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

March 2, 2017

Report of a disturbance led to an 11-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Battery 3^rd Degree.  The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Arrested was Daniel D. Weekes, 29, of Gillham, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from a Grannis woman of inappropriate behavior involving a juvenile.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Gary Wayne Covington, 43, of Story, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrested was Gerald D. Aleshire, 20, of Mena, on a Warrant for Harassment.

March 3, 2017

Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near Shady Grove of the theft of prescription medication, valued at $750.00.

March 4, 2017

Traffic stop on Polk 18 in Vandervoort led to Citations for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance being issued to: Jeffery A. McAllister, 47, of Cove; Bobb B. Huber, 24, of Mena; Barbra F. Brannon, 56, of Mena; and Tonya L. Henry, 41, of Eudora.

Report from complainant on Polk 10 near Wickes of a camper on fire.

Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of the theft of household goods and clothing.  Investigation continues.

Report from a business in Mena of the theft of metal, valued at $505.07.  Investigation continues.

March 5, 2017

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 159 near Potter.  Deputies responded.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Bryan G. Page, 43, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report of a disturbance on Highway 375 East near Mena led to the arrest of Robert E. Heath, 32, of Mena, on Charges of Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

Report from complainant on Polk 31 near Hatfield of their dogs being shot.  Investigation continues.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 26 Incarcerated Inmates, with 7 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 2 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

March 6, 2017

No reports were filed.

March 7, 2017

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 282 near Hatfield.  Deputies responded. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

March 8,  2017

Traffic stop on Highway 88 East near Cherry Hill led to Citations for Fictitious Tags, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, and No Liability Insurance being issued to Michelle Hogan, 35, of Mena.

Arrested was Kristian D. Taylor, 29, of Hatfield, on a Drug Court Sanction.

March 9, 2017

Arrested was Jesse J. Saxour, 28, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Arrested was Juan R. Martinez, 38, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Report from complainant on Polk 286 near Hatfield of being harassed by an acquaintance.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Daniel S. Green, 40, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Mark A. Solomon, 30, of Mena, on a Charge of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

March 10, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 1 near Grannis of the theft of a package from their mailbox.  Investigation continues.

Report of a suspicious item led to a 13-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Possession of Intoxicating Liquor by a Minor.

Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near Ink of $500.00 in damages to a front door.  Investigation continues.

Report from the Polk County Detention Center of the violation of an Order of Protection.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

March 11, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 22 near Cove of horses running loose.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Hatfield of $500.00 in damages done to a window.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Tyler W. Everett, 25, of Mena, on a Drug Court Sanction.

March 12, 2017

Arrested was Thomas J. Posey, 42, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked three vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 27 Incarcerated Inmates, with 11 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 1 is currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

March 5, 2017

Melissa D. Wallace, 44, of Mena was arrested and charged with DWI after officers responded to a call regarding a reckless driver.

March 6, 2017

David Higby, 32, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant from LeFlore County, Oklahoma.

Daniel Green, 40, of Mena, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.  In the same incident, Adam Green, 24, of DeQueen was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.  The arrests followed a traffic stop.

March 7, 2017

Carrie Rene Bass, 39, of Mena was charged with DWI (drugs) after a call to the parking lot of a local retail store regarding a woman having passed out in a vehicle.

Kyle A. Woody, 21, of Mena was charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Report was taken of the theft of a four-wheeler from the yard of a local residence.  Case is pending.

A local business owner reported that someone had broken into the garage area of his business and done damage to items inside.  Case is pending further investigation.

March 8, 2017

A local man reported that a neighbor’s dogs had killed four rabbits in his yard.

William Robert Brewer, 31, of Mena was charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana) and careless driving.

March 9, 2017

A man staying at a local motel reported that someone had tried to break into his company’s truck.  Case is pending.

March 10, 2017

Charles Michael York, 34, of Mena was arrested on a pick up order from the Polk County Probation and Parole Department.

March 11, 2017

Report was made that Justin Ashley, 24, of Mena was arrested and charged with violation of an interlock device and careless driving.

March 12, 2017

Richard Chad James, 38, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Charles E. Duff, 29, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

March 13, 2017

A 16-year-old Mena boy was charged with public intoxication after a call regarding someone lying in the highway. He was released to his grandmother. Case has been forwarded to the juvenile authorities.

Adam Matthew Green, 24, of DeQueen was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

March 14, 2017

No criminal reports filed.

March 15, 2017

Dustin Wayne Lane, 23, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Officers traveled to Waldron where Lane had been incarcerated and brought him back to Polk County.

A local man reported that there were BB holes in the front window of his home. Case is pending.

Timothy S. Woods, 41, of Cove was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine or cocaine, driving on a suspended driver’s license suspended for DWI, having no insurance on a vehicle, and having expired vehicle tags. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

Employees at a local bank reported receiving a counterfeit $20.00 bill in the deposit from a local restaurant.

A local man reported that someone had stolen a license plate from the front of his vehicle. Case pending.

March 16, 2017

A local woman reported that someone had opened a cell phone account in her name without her knowledge. She has since closed the account.

March 17, 2017

Brooke King, 24, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the office of the Polk County Sheriff.

Owner of a house in Mena reported that someone had broken his mailbox.

March 18, 2017

Adam Lee Dollarhyde, 28, of Mena was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after a call from neighbors regarding his behavior.

March 13, 2017

Report from complainant on Baker Road near Wickes of financial identity fraud. The information was forwarded to the proper authorities.

March 14, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 35 near Hatfield of the theft of four wheels, all valued at $400.00, led to a 13-year-old male and an 11-year-old male each being issued a Juvenile Citation for Theft of Property.  The juveniles were released to the custody of a parent/guardian. The wheels were returned to the owner.

March 15,  2017

Arrested was Brian K. Whisenhunt, 36, of Umpire, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

March 16, 2017

Discovery of an illegal item led to the arrest of William W. Scott, 18, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

March 17, 2017

Arrested was David Baucom, 43, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report from complainant on Polk 92 near the Shady Grove community of a telephone scam from Krell Business.

Traffic stop on Highway 88 East near Ink led to Citations for No Driver’s License, No Liability Insurance, No Vehicle License and Fictitious Tags being issued to Rachel R. Tarkington-Wolf, 19, of Wickes.

March 18, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 32 near Cove of a dead goat.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 277 near Vandervoort of the theft of meat, valued at $2,000.00.

Report of an ATV accident on Holly Lane near Hatfield.  Deputies responded.

March 19, 2017

Report from complainant on Third Street in Hatfield of damage done to two windows, totaling losses at $350.00.  Investigation continues.

Report from a Mena woman that she hadn’t heard from her husband in three days. The individual was later located in another state.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Hatfield led to the arrest of Adam W. Smith, 30, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Polk 42 near Potter of an unauthorized person on their property led to the arrest of Justin A. Ashley, 24, of Mena, on a Charge of Violation of an Ignition Interlock Device.

Traffic stop on Highway 375 West near Mena led to the arrest of Cord D. Olson, 31, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Intent to Defraud a Drug or Alcohol Screening Test.  Additional information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Traffic stop led to a Citation for No Liability Insurance being issued to Amber D. Brock, 38, of Mena.  Also arrested was Daniel D. Howard, 36, of Hatfield, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates, with 4 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

March 20, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 61 near the Board Camp community of the theft of a firearm and two bows, all valued at $1,743.47. Investigation continues.

March 21, 2017

Report from complainant on Chester Lane near Mena of the theft of a motorcycle, valued at $3,500.00.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 70 near Cherry Hill of the theft of food from their residence.

Arrested was Patrick J. Spenser, 33, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on West Oak Street in Cove of an ATV that had been left on their property by an unknown individual. The ATV was later reported as stolen from a different residence.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant in Hatfield of the break-in and theft of tools and logging equipment.  Investigation continues.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Lawrence E. Houser, 30, of Wickes, on a Colorado Warrant.

March 22,  2017

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of financial identity theft.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Jeremiah R. Brown, 35, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

March 23, 2017

Arrested was Cord D. Olson, 31, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Arrested was Robert R. Montemayor, 37, of Pharr, TX, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Arrested was Cameron J. Rose, 26, of Hatton, on a Warrant for Absconding and a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report from complainant on Polk 70 near Cherry Hill of unauthorized persons on their property.

Report from complainant on Trailers Inn Lane near Cove of financial identity theft.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 76 East near Mena of the theft of an appliance, valued at $150.00.

Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Probation & Parole was Nathaniel J. Noble, 30, of Mena, on a White Warrant.

Arrested was Tyler W. Everett, 25, of Mena, on a Drug Court Sanction.

March 24, 2017

Report of an incident on Highway 88 West near Mena. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

March 25, 2017

Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 246 East near Vandervoort.  Suspect fled before deputies arrived. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Jason T. Hoyle, 47, of Gillham, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

March 26, 2017

Arrested was Matthew J. Orris, 28, of Hatfield, on Warrants for Criminal Mischief and Domestic Battery 3^rd Degree.

Arrested was Juan C. Luna, 34, of Horatio, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 418 near Potter led to the arrest of William L. Copelin, 22, of Mena, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3^rd Degree.

Arrested was Seth D. Garrett, 30, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrested was Steven L. Stroud, 53, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Traffic stop on Highway 375 West near Mena led to the arrest of Martin R. Henry, 50, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South in Cove led to the arrest of Casey J. Jewell, 28, of Watson, OK, on a Charge of DWI.

Arrested was Stacie L. Shores, 26, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct and a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 26 Incarcerated Inmates, with 6 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

March 19, 2017

Page Michelle Hullinger, and Robert Ruess, 23, both of Mena were charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local store.

March 20, 2017

Michelle Diane Bice, 38, of Mena was arrested on three warrants. Two warrants were from Mena for failure to pay fines and court costs and the third was failure to appear from Montgomery County.

Christopher Stephen Davy, 25, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

Malcolm Ryan Wells, 30, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct after officers responded to a call regarding a reckless driver.

Laine Barber, 22, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay fines and court costs.

Billy Souther, 31, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Matthew Warren Hackworth, 32, of Mena was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. (marijuana)

Vicky L. Fussell, 48, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant for probation violation.

Carl James Madison, 33, of Glenwood was charged with residential burglary, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, public intoxication, drinking in public, assault, and impairing the operation of a public facility. The arrest followed a call to a local residence. He was also served a warrant.

Jason Glen Hale, 32, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for failure to pay fines and court costs.

Melissa Ann DeHart, 27, of Mena was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after a call to a local residence. She was also served an outstanding warrant for failure to pay fines and court costs.

March 21, 2017

Debra Nicole Sullivan, 33, of Mena was charged with DWI, careless driving, fleeing, endangering the welfare of a minor, obstructing governmental operations, leaving the scene of an accident, and refusal to submit to a BAC text. The arrest followed a call from a local resident.

March 22, 2017

Ty Wayne Jones, 21, of Mena was charged with DWI, careless driving and driving on a suspended driver’s license following a traffic stop.

Report was taken of a misplaced wallet. The incident happened at a local retail store. The victim left his wallet on a counter. It was inadvertently returned to the wrong man, who kept it. Case is pending identification of suspect from surveillance tapes.

March 23, 2017

William L. Copelin, 22, of Mena was charged with speeding, fleeing in a vehicle, disregarding a traffic sign, and resisting arrest.

Rodney Dale Morrison, 31, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after officers responded to a call at a local residence.

March 24, 2017

Report was made of someone failing to pay for a room at a local motel. The suspect was contacted and indicated that it was an error and would pay the charges.

March 25, 2017

No reports on file.

March 26, 2017

Cory David Dean, 35, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Osceola.

Brianna Lee Rush, 18, of Mena was arrested and charged with theft of property after a call to a local resale shop.

March 27, 2017

Michael Ray Moore, 21, of Mena was charged with DWI after officers observed a vehicle in the ditch on a local street.

March 28, 2017

Officers responded to a domestic situation at a local residence. No arrests were made, but a Mena woman was taken to the hospital for observation and evaluation.

March 29, 2017

Travis Earl Davis, 47, of Mena was arrested on a Polk County warrant.

Phillip Trent Lawry, 61, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a call at a local residence.

Richard Smiley, 58, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant from the Mena Police.

David Betz, 42, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers received a call to a local retail store.

A local woman reported that she is being harassed by her former spouse. There is an order of protection in place.

March 30, 2017

Report was made by a local woman regarding her estranged boyfriend. She advised that he had come to her house and became angry with her so he punched the windshield out of her vehicle.  Case is pending.

A Boles man reported that someone had stolen a backpack from him while he was at a local retail store. Case is pending further review of surveillance tapes and location and interview of suspects.

March 31, 2017

Amber J. Westbrook, 27, of Fort Smith was arrested on a Mena Police warrant. She was incarcerated in Sebastian County, and Mena officers went there to return her to Polk County.

Joshua Gage, 19, of Mena and a 15-year-old Mena youth were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after an incident on a school bus.

April 1, 2017

A local man reported that he had had a Mercury Mountaineer vehicle stolen from his residence. Case is pending.

Employees at a local retail store reported the theft (shoplifting) of items from the store. Case is pending.

March 27, 2017

Report from complainant on Raccoon Ridge near Mena of the theft of a firearm, valued at $500.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 93 in the Rocky community of the theft of a firearm, valued at $200.00. The firearm was later located by the owner.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South in Hatton of the break-in and theft of many items. Investigation continues.

Arrested by an officer with the U.S. Forest Service was Kennith A. Kyle, 35, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

March 28, 2017

Report of a disturbance on South Golden Lane near Mena led to the arrest of Eldon R. Bias, 54, of Mena, on a Warrant for Absconding.  Also, a Citation for Disorderly Conduct was issued to Tony R. Cox, 52, of Mena.

March 29,  2017

Report of a one-vehicle accident on Polk 44 near Mena led to the arrest of Ronald T. Thacker, 46, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving and Refusal to Submit.

March 30, 2017

Report of a chicken house on fire on Polk 151 near Hatfield.

Report of suspicious behavior on Polk 64 in the Shady community led to a 17-year-old male being issued Juvenile Citations for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Battery 2^nd Degree.  The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Curtis R. Parnell, 32, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

March 31, 2017

Report from complainant of the theft of prescription medications from a vehicle parked on Highway 8 West near Mena.

Report from complainant on Stagecoach Lane near Mena of an unauthorized person on their property.  Investigation continues.

Report from a Mena woman that she had loaned a vehicle to another person and they were now refusing to return it. The vehicle was later found abandoned.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested by an officer with the U.S. Forest Service was Karl K. Vann, 20, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Christopher L. Lampkin, 46, of Danville, on Charges of Speeding and Public Intoxication.

April 1, 2017

Report from complainant on Trailwood Lane near Mena of an unauthorized person on their property.

Report of a disturbance at Lake Wilhelmina near the Rocky community led to the arrest of Fred J. Creekmore, 43, of Mena, on Charges of Obstructing Governmental Operations and Resisting Arrest.  Also arrested was Cody W. Creekmore, 19, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Arrested was James L. Rickey, 38, of Hot Springs, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

April 2, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 1 near Grannis of an alleged scam. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of an ATV accident on Polk 61 near the Board Camp community. Deputies responded.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked five vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 23 Incarcerated Inmates, with 8 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

April 2, 2017

Rodney Dale Morrison, 31, of Mena was charged with stalking, loitering, two counts of criminal trespass, resisting arrest after officers were called to a local residence.

April 3, 2017

Report was taken of a window being shot out at a local business. The weapon appeared to have been a pellet gun. Case is pending further investigation.

In two similar reports, two local residents reported that their front windows had been shot out, apparently by a pellet gun. Cases are pending.

Jimmy Lee Wright, 31, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for non-payment of child support.

Christina McElveen, 25, of Mena was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Jerry W. Haynes, 28, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a probation search.

Jason E. Tomblin, 38, of Mena was arrested and charged with felony possession of cocaine or methamphetamine, simultaneous possession of firearms and controlled substance, possession of firearms by “certain persons,” and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as misdemeanor possession of schedule VI.

April 4, 2017

Richard Chad James, 38, of Mena was charged driving on a suspended driver’s license and having no proof of liability insurance. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

Phillip A. Riley, 57, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license, having no liability insurance, and having no vehicle license.

Traci D. Wagner, 48, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store.

April 5, 2017

Jimmy Wright, 31, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department.

A local man reported the theft of a vehicle from a local residence. Case is pending.

Norman Dennis Cote, 59, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store.

A Mena woman reported that her wallet containing approximately $3,000.00 had been stolen from her home. Case is pending location and interview of suspect.

A local man reported that he had had a firearm stolen from his unlocked vehicle. Case is pending.

April 6, 2017

A Polk County man reported the theft of a 2016 flatbed utility trailer. Case is pending further investigation and location of possible suspect.

April 7, 2017

Report was made of several items of clothing being stolen from a vehicle. Case is pending location and interview of suspects.

April 8, 2017

Logan Edward Pitts, 38, of Mena, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

April 3, 2017

Arrested was Cameron J. Rose, 26, of Hatton, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

April 4, 2017

Report from complainant on Bolder Lane near Acorn of non-payment for timber. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Erica L. Lester, 33, of Mena, on a Warrant for Theft of Property.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Joshua B. Crow, 37, of Dequeen, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and No License Plate and a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

April 5,  2017

Report of the discovery of an illegal substance led to a 15-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

April 6, 2017

Report from complainant on West Boundary Road near Mena of the break-in to a vehicle and theft of prescription medication, clothing and accessories. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 714 near Mena of being harassed by an acquaintance.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near the Cherry Hill community that when they went to pick up a vehicle that they had purchased, it was not there. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on North Polk Street in Mena of the break-in to a storage building and theft of tools, motorcycle accessories and electronics, all valued at $7,240.00.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 375 East near Mena of the break-in to several buildings, with several items missing. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Travis W. Manuel, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for two counts of Sexual Assault 1^st Degree.

April 7, 2017

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Ricky S. Songer, 26, of Valliant, OK, on a Warrant for Residential Burglary and Theft of Property.

Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Probation & Parole was Joshua D. Fernandez, 30, of Booneville, on four Warrants for Failure to Appear.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Sarah D. Pitchford, 33, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

April 8, 2017

Report from complainant on West Johnson Street in Hatfield of vandalism done to two vehicle windows.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Ronald D. Staggs, 54, of Mena, on three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report of an unattended death on Kings Lane near Acorn. The scene was released to the Polk County Coroner.

Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of a missing vehicle and a stolen firearm. Investigation continues.

April 9, 2017

Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near the Rocky community of vandalism done to a mailbox.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near the Shady Grove community of vandalism done to a window, totaling losses at $150.00. Investigation continues.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 26 Incarcerated Inmates, with 9 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

April 9, 2017

James Aron Jennings, 37, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay fines and court costs.

Matthew Morrison, 27, of Hope was arrested on a felony warrant for probation violation.

April 10, 2017

A local man reported the theft of a pressure washer from his yard.  Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies had recovered such a washer, and it was positively identified as the one taken from the complainant. It was returned to the owner.

April 11, 2017

Johnny Brown, 39, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Arkansas Probation and Parole for absconding.

A local woman reported that her boyfriend had been threatening her and had been abusive. Case was forwarded to the prosecutor for review for possible warrant.

Report was taken of the theft of a sign from a local business. Case is pending further investigation.

April 12, 2017

Adam Matthew Green, 24, of DeQueen was arrested on a felony warrant for delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine.

A Mena man reported that someone had shot and killed his dog. Case is pending further investigation.

April 13, 2017

Report was made of someone breaking the sliding glass door to an apartment at a local complex. There are no suspects at this time.

April 14, 2017

Levi Cottman, 26, of Mena was arrested on a body attachment warrant.

Jack Henry, Jr., 32, of Mena was charged with DWI, obstructing governmental operations, careless driving, and resisting arrest. The arrest followed a complaint from a local resident and subsequent investigation.

A local woman reported that her nephew had become agitated and damaged her vehicle by denting it with his fist. No arrests have been made.

April 15, 2017

A local apartment manager called to report concerns about the actions of a resident of the building.  Officers found the suspect to be lethargic and disoriented. Case is to be referred to the man’s counselor to decide on what needs to be done.

April 10, 2017

Report of several forged checks on a closed account, totaling losses at $155.72.  Investigation continues.

April 11, 2017

Arrested was Ed Martin, 46, of Mena, on a Bond Revocation Warrant.

Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of damage done to a yard by an unknown vehicle.

April 12,  2017

Report from complainant on Highway 375 West near Mena of $200.00 in damages done to a window. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 414 near Hatfield of the theft of three firearms, all valued at $1,229.00. Investigation continues.

April 13, 2017

Arrested was Floyd P. Evans, 58, of Grannis, on a Warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine with Purpose to Deliver and additional charges of Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver, Maintaining a Drug Premise, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Defaced Firearm, Theft by Receiving, and Illicit Still.

Also arrested was Don L. Hoglan, 59, of Grannis, on Charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance.

Arrested was Brian A. Severson, 40, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrested was Jerry D. Higgins, 42, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant and two Warrants for Failure to Appear.

April 14, 2017

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Potter that a person refused to return a vehicle that was loaned to them. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Little Bear Lane near Mena of problems with neighbors concerning an ongoing problem. Deputy responded.

Arrested was Cord D. Olson, 31, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Delivery of Methamphetamine.

Report of an unauthorized person on Polk 89 near Mena led to the arrest of Bryant Cooper, 27, of Spiro, OK, on a Charge of Criminal Trespass.

April 15, 2017

Report of two hunters being accidentally shot, causing only minor injuries, while walking near Polk 78 near Potter. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 67 near the Opal community of an earlier domestic disturbance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Hatfield led to a Citation for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance being issued to Stephen C. Hilton, 28, of Hot Springs.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 16 near Cove led to the arrest of Kerrie L. Ballew, 37, of Wickes, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3^rd Degree.

April 16, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 184 near Acorn of vandalism and the theft of a game camera, totaling losses at $70.00. Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance on Amber Lane near Mena. Deputy responded.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Skyler C. Hebert, 30, of Gilham, on a Louisiana Warrant.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 26 Incarcerated Inmates, with 11 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

April 23, 2017

Anthony William Cottman, 29, of Mena was charged with public intoxication, criminal mischief, and violation of park curfew.

John Andrew Phillips, 49, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from Montgomery County, and was charged with public intoxication and obstructing governmental operations after officers responded to a disturbance.

Report was taken of someone removing theft detection devices from items at a local farm store.  Case is pending further investigation and review of surveillance tapes.

Employees at a local retail store reported that a man took left the building with merchandise for which he did not pay.  When confronted, the man fled across the parking lot and left the area.  Case is pending location of suspect.

April 24, 2017

Report was made of someone stealing and attempting to cash a check on a local business.  Case is pending.

Employees at a local bank reported that they had received a counterfeit twenty-dollar bill in a deposit from a local business.  Case is pending.

April 25, 2017

Clark Hunter, 26, of Mena was arrested on a white warrant for parole violation.

Lacie L. Howell, 41, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct after a call to a local residence regarding an altercation between two women.

Bradley Verba, 19, of Mena was arrested on two warrants for failure to pay fines and court costs.

Report was made of a verbal altercation between a Mena woman and her adult son.  No charges have been filed at this time.

A Mena man reported that someone had made charges to his credit card in Florida.  Case is pending further information.

April 26, 2017

Brian B. Travis, 37, of Mena was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.  He was served an outstanding warrant from Sevier County.  He was later charged with furnishing prohibited articles.

A burglary and theft was reported at a local restaurant. Cash was taken from a register and from arcade machines in the business.  Case is being investigated.

Report was made of the theft of several items from a local residence.  Case is pending location of witnesses and further investigation.

April 27, 2017

Report was taken of a man being hit in the face by an individual.  Case is pending further information.

April 28, 2017

John Douglas Hillard, 25, of Mena was charged with possession of a controlled substance.  The arrest followed a traffic stop.

April 29, 2017

A local man reported the theft of a power washer from his front porch.  Case is pending.

April 24, 2017

Report from complainant on Evergreen Lane near Hatfield of the theft of a guitar, valued at $1,000.00.  The item was later located and retrieved by the owner.

Report of a disturbance at the Polk County Detention Center, causing $175.00 in damages, led to Citations for Criminal Mischief and Impairing the Operation of a Vital Public Facility being issued to John A. Phillips, 49, of Mena.

Report of a missing cellphone, valued at $200.00, led to a 15-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Theft.  The phone was returned to the owner.  The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Report from complainant on Race Lane near Mena of unauthorized persons placing items in a dumpster.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Waters Lane near Mena of the theft of prescription medication and a game camera, all valued at $300.00.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Pioneer Lane near Potter of the theft of a generator and truck rims, all valued at $1,250.00.  Investigation continues.

April 25, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 139 near Cove of trash dumped in their driveway.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Cheryle A. Crawley, 60, of Bentonville, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from a Wickes man of a missing family member.  The subject was later spotted in Grannis.

Arrested was Roger A. Burton, 28, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

April 26,  2017

Report from complainant on Wildwood Drive near Mena of the theft of $600 cash and personal documents.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Alicia L. Burk, 45, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Arrested was Jody B. Rogers, 40, of Mena, on Charges of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card and Theft of Property.

April 27, 2017

Arrested was Robert P. Lanham, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

April 28, 2017

No reports were filed on this day.

April 29, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 68 near the Cherry Hill community of vandalism to a vehicle window, totaling damages at $200.00.  Investigation continues.

April 30, 2017

Report of a domestic disturbance on Edgewood Drive near Mena led to the arrest of Christopher S. Davy, 25, of Mena on a Charge of Domestic Battery 1^st Degree.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Michael E. Green, 56, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 23 Incarcerated Inmates, with 12 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

April 16, 2017

A local woman reported that someone had damaged her vehicle. Case is pending.

April 17, 2017

A Mena woman reported seeing someone wearing a mask in her yard. The area was canvassed and no suspects were located.

April 18, 2017

A Mena woman reported that while she was away from her house for a few minutes, someone broke into the residence and stole her wallet. Case is pending.

Richard Handy, 53, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct. The arrest followed a complaint of a driver tailgating and harassing another individual.

April 19, 2017

A 17-year-old Mena girl was cited for disorderly conduct after an investigation into a complaint by her parents.

April 20, 2017

Eddie Landreneaux 41, of Carthage, Louisiana was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local farm store.

A Mena woman reported that someone had gained entry into her house by removing a screen and coming in a window. Case is pending.

April 21, 2017

Clay Riley Oglesby, 19, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

April 22, 2017

Brenda Gebhardt, 43, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department.

Scotty Baxter, 38, of Grannis was charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also served a felony warrant for failure to pay fines and court costs.

Neisha Fay Wikel, 24, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department for failure to appear.

Christopher Stephen Davy, 25, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license, having no insurance, and having no license plates on his vehicle.

Michelle Diane Bice, 38, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.  The warrant was from the Mena Police Department.

Ronnie Watts, 36, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license and for having no insurance on his vehicle.

Darrell R. Boyd, 41, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear from the Mena Police Department.

April 17, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 81 near Big Fork of the break-in and theft of two ATVs, a trailer and miscellaneous items. Investigation continues.

April 18, 2017

Report from complainant on Polk 19 near Cove of being scammed of $391.50 from an unknown person claiming to be PayPal.

Arrested was Richard B. Roper, 34, of Cove, on a Warrant for Intent to Defraud a Drug or Alcohol Screening Test and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Humberto T. Lara, 47, of Wickes, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving, No Driver’s License and Refusal to Submit.

April 19,  2017

Report from complainant on Jones Lane near Mena of the theft of three firearms, all valued at $1,339.00. Investigation continues.

Report of a vehicle stuck in a creek bed on Polk 61 near the Board Camp community led to the arrest of Ty Jones, 21, of Mena, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and Criminal Trespass.

Arrested was Matthias C. Aviles, 26, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Arrested was Kizzie E. Wallis, 33, of Mena, on a Drug Court Sanction.

April 20, 2017

Report from complainant on Tilley Road near Hatfield of being harassed by an acquaintance.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 20 near Cove of damage done to a vehicle door.

Arrested was Jerad K. Haarmeyer, 25, of Mena, on a Warrant for Harassment.

Report from complainant on Polk 76 East near Mena of the theft of two heaters, valued at $318.00.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Bobby R. May, 29, of Mena, on three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was Patrick R. Tosta, 32, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine/Cocaine, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Maintaining a Drug Premise.

April 21, 2017

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Jeff N. Robinson, 47, of Wickes, on Charges of DWI and Possession of Untaxed Liquor.

April 22, 2017

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 44 near Mena. Suspect fled before deputies arrived.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

April 23, 2017

Arrested was Tommy W. Herring, 56, of Benton, on a Warrant for Domestic Battery 3^rd Degree.

Report from complainant on Polk 61 near Board Camp of damage done to a rental property.

Report from walk-in complainant of medical neglect of a family member.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Claudia Garcia, 36, of Broken Bow, OK, on Charges of Public Intoxication and No Driver’s License.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 27 Incarcerated Inmates, with 6 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

April 30, 2017

No reports on file

May 1, 2017

Jesse Saxour, 28, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct after a call to a local residence.

May 2, 2017

John Robertson, 38, of Mena was picked up on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

A local man reported that someone had entered a vacant house that he owns.  He had placed “no trespassing” signs on the property, and the signs had been removed. Case pending.

May 3, 2017

Renee Veal, 45, of Mena was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local retail store.

Jason Wayne Busby, 44, of Hatfield was arrested and charged with theft of property (shoplifting), possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Michael Bartholomew Mellette, 32, of Oden was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

May 4, 2017

Report of a break in at a local tire shop was taken.  Cash was taken from the business, and there was substantial damage done.  Case is pending further investigation and identification of suspect(s).

A Mena man reported that someone had vandalized his vehicle by smearing a substance on the side of his truck.  Case is pending.

May 5, 2017

Jesse Saxour, 28, of Mena was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, violation of a no contact order, and disorderly conduct after officers were called to a local residence.

David Anselm Pajuodis, 41, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department.

May 6, 2017

Joshua Dwain Schell, 27, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant from Dallas County, Texas.

Alban Robert Beckwith, 25, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and Dustin Ross White, 18, was charged with possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop.  Both men are residents of Mena.

Report of a break in at a local resale shop was made.  Case is pending further investigation.

May 1, 2017

Report from complainant on Pate Lane near Board Camp of the theft of three tires & wheels and a grill, all valued at $900.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 290 near Cove of the break-in and theft of a flashlight, valued at $20.00.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Aaron P. Whisenhunt, 25, of Mena, on a Warrant for Sexual Indecency with a Child.

May 2, 2017

Report from a business on Maple Avenue in Mena of the theft of an engine block, valued at $4,500.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Webb Lane near Rocky of vandalism to two vehicle windows, totaling damages at $300.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 14 near Wickes of the theft of a firearm, valued at $300.00.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Christopher S. Davy, 25, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

May 3,  2017

Report from walk-in complainant of receiving suspicious messages on a cell phone.

Report from complainant on Polk 67 near the Opal community of receiving harassing phone messages. Investigation continues.

May 4, 2017

No reports filed.

May 5, 2017

Report from a complainant on Highway 71 South in Cove of being threatened by an unknown individual.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of a break-in to their residence.  Deputy responded.

May 6, 2017

Report from complainant on Eve Street in Mena of a missing license plate.

Report from complainant on Polk 412 near Potter of the break-in and theft of electronics, appliances and DVDs, all valued at $235.00.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Eric L. Cearley, 23, of Mena, on three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

May 7, 2017

Report of an individual walking in the roadway on Highway 8 West near Mena led to the arrest of Laura K. Giesel, 46, of Mena, on Charges of Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

Arrested was Roy V. Lister, 45, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was William C. Page, 35, of Van Buren, on a Warrant for Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 Incarcerated Inmates, with 12 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

May 14,2017

Kyle A Woody, 22, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct after officers were called to a disturbance at a local park.

May 15, 2017

Rodney Scott McQueen, 39, of Mena was arrested on two warrants for non-payment of child support.

Savannah Wyman, 19, of Mena was arrested on a felony warrant for delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine.

Stacey Leann Shores, 26, of Mena was arrested on a failure to appear warrant from the Mena Police Department.

May 16, 2017

Report was made of a community service worker using a weed-eater inadvertently breaking a window on a vehicle.

May 17, 2017

A local man reported that he is being threatened by the husband of a co-worker.  Case is pending.

Melvin E. Benson, 46, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store.

May 18, 2017

A Mena woman reported that her former boyfriend had taken the keys to her vehicle and would not return them.  Case is pending location and interview of suspect.

May 19, 2017

Kent A. Kimbrell, 42, of Mena was charged with DWI (drugs) and driving left of center after officers responded to a complaint of a possibly intoxicated motorist.

Employees at a local bank reported that they had received a counterfeit twenty-dollar bill in a deposit.

May 20, 2017

Roy Savage, 26, of Mena was charged with public intoxication and violation of a curfew violation in a city park.

Rodney Dale Morrison, 31, of Mena was charged with violation of an order of protection and criminal trespass.  The arrest followed a call to a local residence and subsequent search for the subject.