SHERIFF’S LOG
The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.
December 26, 2022
Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 71 S near Wickes in response to an unattended death.
Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 278 E near Wickes in reference to a verbal domestic dispute. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.
Deputies responded to a report of Theft by Deception. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.
December 27, 2022
Deputies responded to a residence on Polk 44 near Mena in reference to the theft of property.
December 28, 2022
No reports.
December 29, 2022
No reports.
December 30, 2022
Alexander Cernoga, 34 of Cove was arrested on a Felony Warrant for 2nd Degree Battery.
Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Cajun Lane near Mena in reference to a trespasser.
Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to receiving threatening texts. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.
December 31, 2022
Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 270 near Acorn in reference to a trespasser leading to the arrest of Christie Richmond, 46 of Mena on a charge of 3rd Degree Domestic Battery and Charles Hellam, 36 of Mena on a charge of 3rd Degree Domestic Battery.
Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Thunder Lane near Mena in reference to a missing firearm.
Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence near Cherry Hill. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.
January 1, 2023
James Thornton, 52 of Cove was arrested on five Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Warrants.
Phillip Riley, 53 of Cove was arrested on six Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Warrants, a Misdemeanor 3rd Degree Domestic Battery Warrant and a charge of 3rd Degree Battery.
Scott Emry, 42 of Hatfield was arrested on charges of DWI, Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons and Refusal to Submit to Arrest.
Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Grove Lane near Cove in reference to a structure fire.
A traffic stop on Hwy 71 S near Potter led to the arrest of Braxton Kyle, 18 of Mena on charges of DWI, Refual to Submit, Driving Left of Center and Purchase/Possession of Intoxicating Liquor by a Minor.
Deputies responded to a residence on Polk 18 near Vandervoort in reference to a trespasser leading to the arrest of Charles Alexander, 18 of Vandervoort on a charge of Criminal Trespass.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 3 vehicle accidents this week.
Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 23 Incarcerated Inmates with 17 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.
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