Polk County Sheriff’s Report

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.

April 8, 2019

Report from complainant on Forest Lane in Vandervoort of problems with a contractor he had hired.  Deputy advised that matter was a civil issue.

Report from complainant on Polk 36 near Hatfield of being dog bit.  Deputy responded.

Arrested was Karson B. Crawford, 26, of Mena, on a Warrant for Bond Revocation.

Arrested was David M Fraser, 30, of Mena, on a Warrant for Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence.

Arrested was Samantha E. Coleman, 26, of Mena, on Warrants for Forgery 2nd Degree, Criminal Trespass and two counts of Theft of Property.

April 9, 2019

Report from complainant on Polk 48 near Potter of damage done to a sign.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 129 near Rocky of damage done to a vehicle.  Deputy responded.

Report of a vehicle on fire on Highway 88 East near Mena.  Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Hatfield of a forged signature.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Joseph J. Davis, 40, of Mena, on a Warrant for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.

April 10, 2019

Report of neglect of animals on Polk 22 near Cove.  Deputy responded.

Arrested was Jamie F. Beckwith, 27, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Schedule I/II Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

April 11, 2019

Arrested was Phillip A. Lowery, 43, of Spiro, OK, on Charges of two counts of Theft of Property.

April 12, 2019

Report from a Mena man of a missing family member.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 20 near Cove of the break-in and theft of equipment valued at $220.00.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Lil George Lane near Yocana of an abandoned vehicle on their property, and the theft of two batteries, valued at $100.00.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 375 East near Mena of damage done to a parked vehicle.  Investigation continues.

Traffic stop on Polk 63 near Yocana led to the arrest of Michelle L. Hogan, 37, of Mena, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Report from complainant on Polk 48 near Potter of trash illegally dumped on their property.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Michael E. Trivette, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for a Parole Hold.

April 13, 2019

Report from complainant on West Dover Street in Hatfield of their dog being attacked by other dogs.  Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of damage done to a vehicle at an unknown time.  Investigation continues.

April 14, 2019

Traffic stop on School Street in Cove led to the arrest of Cody D. Dees, 33, of Hatfield, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.  Also arrested was Matthew B Parnell, 26, of Cove, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of an unknown vehicle parked in their yard led to the arrest of Amos M. Miller, 40, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 88 East near Yocana.  Deputy responded.  Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 18 Incarcerated Inmates , with 4 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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