Polk County Sheriff’s Report

The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of April 22 – April 28, 2019.  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 22, 2019

Report from complainant on Polk 630 near Shady of the theft of a tractor.  The tractor was later located.

Report from complainant on Tilley Lane near Hatfield of the theft of a truck, firearm and hunting and fishing accessories.  Investigation continues.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 626 near Nunley.  Deputies responded.

Report of the discovery of a burned vehicle on Polk 406 near Cove.  The owner was notified.  Investigation continues.

Reports of threats made towards an individual led to the arrest of Dennis R. Stinson, 40, of Mena, on a Charge of Carrying a Knife as a Weapon.

April 23, 2019

Report from complainant on Polk 53 near Mena of being bitten by a neighbor’s dog.  Deputy responded.  The owner of the dog was advised to quarantine the animal for ten days.

Report from complainant on Boggy Lane near Board Camp of the theft of their identity.

April 24, 2019

Report from complainant on Polk 125 near Rocky of a single-vehicle accident that had been abandoned.  Investigation continues.

April 25, 2019

Report of a two-vehicle accident that had occurred earlier in the day on Cardinal Lane near Mena.

Report from a Mena man that his 13-year-old daughter was missing.  The juvenile was located and returned to the custody of a parent/guardian.

April 26, 2019

Report from complainant on Polk 121 near Mena of the theft of several tools and a drum set.  Investigation continues.

April 27, 2019

Traffic stop on Highway 71 North near Vandervoort.  Investigation continues pending results from the Arkansas State Crime Lab.

Traffic stop on Highway 8 West near Mena led to the arrest of Larry E. Wood, 55, of Mena, on Charges of DWI2, Driving Left of Center and Refusal to Submit.

Report of a burglary on John R Vance Road in Grannis.  Deputy responded.  Investigation continues.

Report from a Mena woman of problems with a juvenile.  Deputy responded.

Arrested was Derek W. Tarkinton, 27, of Mena, on Warrants for Forgery 2nd Degree, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Battery 3rd Degree, Interference with Emergency Communication 2nd Degree and Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was Stacey A. Robbins, 44, of Dequeen, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and a Sebastian County Warrant.

April 28, 2019

Report of a disturbance on Polk 238 near Mena led to the arrest of Timothy Perales, 35, of Atkins, on Charges of Criminal Trespass, Public Intoxication, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates , with 5 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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