July 18, 2016
Report from complainant on Polk 48 near the Rocky community of the theft of tools and a canoe paddle, all valued at $3,250.00. Investigation continues.
July 19, 2016
Report of a chickenhouse on fire on Polk 31 near Hatfield, totaling losses at $150,000.00.
Report from complainant on Highway 270 near Acorn of vandalism to equipment windows, totaling losses at $700.00. Investigation continues.
Report from Mena Regional Health System of a dog bite victim. Owner was advised to quarantine the animal for ten days.
Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 227 near Vandervoort. Suspect fled before deputies arrived. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report of a semi truck stuck on the railroad tracks on Polk 13 near Wickes.
Report from complainant on Prairie Dog Lane near Hatfield of the theft of jewelry. Investigation continues.
July 20, 2016
Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Richard B. Roper, 33, of Cove, on Charges of Driving Left of Center, No License Plate and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Arrested was Johnny R. Brown, 38, of Mena, on a Warrant for Theft by Receiving.
July 21, 2016
Report from complainant on Polk 168 near Potter of the break-in and theft of tools, electronics, furniture, household items, clothing and knives. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report from complainant on Polk 675 near the Big Fork community of the theft of a power washer, valued at $250.00. Investigation continues.
Report of a disturbance on Polk 77 near Mena. Deputy responded.
Arrested was Jessica K. Shores, 28, of Mena, on a Miller County Warrant.
July 22, 2016
Report from a Polk County woman of $15,000.00 in damages done to her vehicle while in Texas, that wasn’t discovered until she returned home. Information has been forwarded to the proper authorities.
Report of an altercation on Highway 71 South near Wickes led to the arrest of Golden A. Higgins, 38, Lauren M. Bailes, 33, and Daniel N. Gonzales, 46, all of Texarkana, each on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.
Report of vandalism done to a Polk County Road Grader while parked on Polk 76 East near Mena, totaling damages at $1,500.00. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Jessie A. V. Heath, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Violation of a Protection Order.
July 23, 2016
Report from complainant on Lloyd Lane near Hatfield of a forged check, totaling losses at $26.26. Investigation continues.
Report of a disturbance on Highway 71 South near Mena led to the arrest of Kenneth W. McCormick, 21, of Grannis, on Charges of Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Traffic stop on Highway 246 West in Hatfield led to the arrest of Vernie Beaty, Jr., 37, of Hatfield, on Charges of DWI, Driving Left of Center and Refusal to Submit.
July 24, 2016
Report of an individual found that had been lost in the woods for six days. Subject was transported to Mena Regional Health System.
Report from complainant on Tilley Road near Hatfield of the theft of prescription medication. As a result, 17-year-old male was issued a Juvenile Citation for Theft of Property. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.
Report from complainant on Highway 278 near Wickes of a possible break-in. Nothing was found to be missing. Investigation determined no criminal activity.
Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Phillip M. Bond, 42, of Cove, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.
Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Daniel S. Green, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.
Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 30 Incarcerated Inmates, with 6 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.