Mena Police Department: June 21-27, 2015

June 21, 2015

Jerry W. Lackey, 52, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for third degree battery. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

Report was taken of an argument between a Mena couple. The disagreement was verbal only, and neither wished to press charges.

June 22, 2015

A 14-year-old Mena youth was charged with criminal mischief and resisting arrest after officers observed him carving on the top of a picnic table at a local park.

A local woman reported that someone had gained entry into her house and had stolen $12.00. Case is pending.

A Mena man reported that someone had possibly broken into his vehicle while it was parked at his place of employment. After reviewing surveillance tapes, it was determined that no break-in had occurred.

Report was taken of an out-of-control woman at a local residence. File is being reviewed by the prosecuting attorney.

June 23, 2015

A cell phone that had been found on a local street was returned to the owner.

Report was made by a local apartment manager of someone illegally dumping furniture in and around the dumpster at the apartment building. Case is pending interview of suspect.

A Mena woman reported that someone had gained entry into her house while she slept. Entry was made by forcing open a window. Nothing was found to be missing.

Report was taken of an altercation between several Mena residents. Case is pending interview of all people involved.

June 24, 2015

Two Mena youths and two Mena girls, all 14 and 15 years old, were located at the local swimming pool after hours. They had gained entry by coming through a weak spot in the fencing. They were reprimanded and turned over to their parents.

June 25, 2015

A local man reported that someone had stolen a weed eater and a can of gasoline from his carport. Case is pending.

June 26, 2015

No criminal reports filed.

June 27, 2015

Report was taken of an angry driver that had been driving erratically and gesturing to other drivers. The suspect had left the area, so charges were filed.

Brian Scott Guinn, 22, of Mena was charged with third degree battery and was served outstanding warrants.

Officers completed an additional five reports and worked four accidents.

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