Polk County Sheriff’s Log

June 14, 2021

Report of issues involving child custody exchange. Deputy responded.

Report of a dispute between neighbors on Polk 76E near Acorn. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration of charges.

Report of child abuse. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration of charges.

Report from complainant on Ponderosa Lane near Potter of the theft of a ladder valued at $40.00. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 76E near Acorn of the theft of a chainsaw valued at $500.00. Deputy responded.

Arrested was Marsha D. Denton, 37, of Mena, on eleven Warrants for Failure to Appear and a Hold for Other Agency.

Arrested was Casey N. Trantham, 23, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

June 15, 2021

Report of an unattended death on Depot Street near Cove. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 602 near Shady of a scam. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Strother Lane near Cherry Hill of identity fraud. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Hwy 88E near Ink of a domestic altercation led to the arrest of Ernest N. Boyd, 62, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

June 16, 2021

Report of a stolen vehicle on Polk 70 near Cherry Hill. Deputy responded. Vehicle was later recovered.

Report from complainant on Stevenson Drive near Wickes of the unauthorized use of a vehicle. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 41S near Potter of a trespasser led to the arrest of Nathaniel S. James, 22, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrested was Kimberly J. Bailey, 60, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear and a Warrant for Failure to Comply. 

June 17, 2021

Report of an assault on Polk 472 near Grannis. Deputies responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 32 near Cove of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 164 near Rocky of the theft of a pressure washer valued at $300.00. Deputy responded.

Report of being hit be a vehicle on Polk 44 near Dallas Valley.

Report of receiving unwanted text messages from an individual. Deputy responded.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Darrel W. Sanders, 51, of Mena, on a Warrant for Domestic Battery 3^rd Degree and Terroristic Threatening 2^nd Degree.

June 18, 2021

Report of a vehicle fire on Dover Lane near Hatfield. Deputies responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 687 near Big Fork of identity fraud.

June 19, 2021

Report of a domestic altercation at a place of business near Cove led to the arrest of James W. Bearden, 34, of Mena, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3^rd Degree. 

Report of an altercation during child custody exchange. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration of charges.

Report of indecent exposure on Polk 31 near Hatfield. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on West Carpenter Street near Hatfield of the unauthorized use of a vehicle. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration of charges.

Report from complainant on Polk 40 near Potter of receiving threatening text messages. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration of charges.

Report of an incident between family members. 

June 20, 2021

Report of an altercation on Hwy 246W near Hatfield. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration of charges.

Report of the violation of an Order of Protection. Deputy responded.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 25 Incarcerated Inmates, with 7 Inmates 

currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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