Mena Police Department Report

The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. 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.

December 8 & 9, 2019

Shearley Scroggins, 41, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Robert D Smith, 21, of Cove was arrested for  possession of a controlled substance.  He was also served an outstanding warrant

December 10 &11,, 2019

A Mena woman reported that she and her family have been threatened by her husband’s former wife.  Case has been sent to the prosecutor for a possible warrant.

A Polk County woman reported that she had been contacted by her former boyfriend after there had been an order of protection served.  Case is pending

December 12, 2019

Floyd Hayner, 56, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Nathaniel James, 21, of Mena was charged with public intoxication after officers responded to a call about a fight at a local gas station   The other party has not been located at this time.

December 13, 2019

Scott Ponthie, 21, of Mena was cited for disorderly conduct.  The arrest followed a call to a local business parking lot regarding a man with a pistol.

Jason C. White, 37, of Mena was charged with possession of a controlled substance, having no driver’s license, no vehicle tags, and no proof of insurance. He was also served an outstanding warrant.  The incident followed a traffic stop.

December 14, 2019

Terrie Williams, 32, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Montgomery County.

Daniel Roberts, 28, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.  The arrest followed a call to a local retail store.

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