August 26 & 27, 2018
Report was made of a theft (shoplifting) from a local retail store. Case is pending review of surveillance tapes.
A counterfeit $50.00 bill was submitted to officers. It had been received at a local business. Case is pending.
Report was made of an ongoing issue between two neighbors. No charges have been filed at this time.
August 28, 2018
Employees at a local retail store reported that a man was trespassing on their property. He had been previously banned from the business, and was back inside the store. He was warned to stay away from the premises in future. No charges were filed at that time.
August 29 & 30, 2018
Lacie Luzetta Howell, 42, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct after officers responded to a call at a local residence.
August 31, 2018
Report was made of an altercation between a local woman and her child’s father. The case has been referred to the prosecuting attorney for possible issuance of an arrest warrant.
A Mena woman reported that several items have been taken from her residence. Case is under investigation pending interview of suspect.
Zachary JoDale Cochran, 22, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass after officers responded to a call from employees at a local business.
September 1, 2018
Report was made of a local couple arguing and causing a disturbance. No charges were filed.
Anna May Weber,42, of Prairie Grove was arrested and charged with public intoxication after officers were called to a local residence.
Benny Lee Anderson, 45, of Mena was arrested on three outstanding warrants for failure to pay fines and court costs from the Mena Police Department.
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Jeri Pearson
Jeri is the News Director for Pulse Multi-Media and Editor of The Polk County Pulse. She has 10 years of experience in community focused journalism and has won multiple press association awards.
Where is the police from the week of August 19, 2018? In particular a report for Linda and Harvey Stuart.
Thank you.