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.

May 13, 2019

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 76 East near Mena led to the arrest of Katelyn E. Enyeart, 26, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.  Also arrested was Logan E. Pitts, 40, of Mena, on Charges of Disorderly Conduct and Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance.

Report from Polk County Detention Center of the discovery of contraband on an inmate in the facility.  Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Lauren A. Spurkosky, 34, of Mena, on a Warrant for Tampering.

Arrested was Debbie A. Pruitt, 34, of Mena, on Charges of Theft of Property and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and a Warrant for Commercial Burglary.

Arrested was Jeff A. White, 38, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and a Montgomery County Warrant.

Arrested by a Drug Task Force Officer was Dennis W. Howard, 45, of Cove, on a Warrant for Felony Failure to Appear.

May 14, 2019

Report of disruptive behavior led to a 17-year-old male being issued Juvenile Citations for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.  The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Krishna K. Turner, 27, of Vandervoort, on Charges of Fleeing, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, No Driver’s License, No Vehicle Insurance and No Vehicle License.

Report from walk-in complainant of the mistreatment of animals.  Investigation continues.

Arrested was Michael W. McCormick, 55, of Grannis, on a Warrant for Rape.

Report from complainant on Polk 189 near Mena of unauthorized persons on their property.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

May 15, 2019

Report from complainant on River Lane near Ink of being the victim of theft by deception, totaling losses at $2,500.00.  Investigation continues.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was James C. Lane, 40, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

May 16, 2019

Report of a disturbance on Fender Lane near Ink.  Deputy responded.  Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 418 near Potter led to a 17-year-old male being issued Juvenile Citations for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief.  The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

May 17, 2019

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 24 near Cove.  Deputies responded.  Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 122 near Shady Grove.  Deputies responded.  Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Tilley Road near Hatfield of the theft of a firearm, valued at $350.00.  Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of the fraudulent use of a credit card, totaling losses at $10,000.00.  Investigation continues.

May 18, 2019

Report from complainant on Polk 416 near Potter of being the victim of an attempted scam.  Complainant was advised to cease all contact with suspect.

Report from complainant on Polk 646 near Mena of the theft of lumber, valued at $52.00.  Investigation continues.

Report from a Mena woman of the discovery of a firearm.

Arrested was Jacquelin L. Burnett, 28, of Mena, on a Drug Court Sanction.

Arrested was Rosie R. Arthur, 45, of Oden, on a Warrant for Felony Failure to Appear.

May 19, 2019

Report from complainant on Polk 710 near Potter of unauthorized vehicles on their property led to the arrest of Logan E. Pitts, 40, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

Report from complainant on Polk 710 near Potter of the discovery of illegal substances.  Deputy responded.

Report from a church on Polk 70 in Cherry Hill of the theft of electronics, all valued at $120.00.  Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 661 near Cherry Hill.  Deputy responded.  Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Kristian D. Taylor, 31, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Felony Failure to Appear.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 Incarcerated Inmates , with 9 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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