Mena Police 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.

January 5, 2020

Richard Silverman, Jr. of Mena was charged with domestic battery and resisting arrest after a call to a local residence.  While incarcerated, he violated his no-contact order by calling one of the victims.

Robert Pierce, 41, of Mena was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.  He was also served two outstanding warrants.

Terrie Williams, 32, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.  The arrest followed a vehicle stop.

Benjamin Gheorghiu, 44, of Mena was charged with disorderly contact.  The arrest followed a traffic stop.

January 6, 2020

Tearesa Denton, 47, of Mena was charged with criminal mischief and three counts of possession of a controlled substance.  The arrest followed a call to a local retail store regarding someone breaking into a vending machine.

Vicky Franz, 56, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license, having no insurance, and having no vehicle tags.

Lester Wright, 57, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana was charged with public intoxication.

January 7, 2020

Report was made of someone vandalizing a vending machine at a local laundromat.  After an investigation and review of surveillance tape, three Mena youths, two aged 16, and one 15 were charged with criminal mischief. The case has been sent to the juvenile department.

January 8, 2020

Two local women reported that someone had pried the lock on their house and stole several prescription bottles while they were out.  Case pending.

January 9, 2020

A local man reported that someone had used his debit card.  He had lost his wallet, and someone had used his debit card for airline tickets.  Case pending.

Employees at a local gas station reported that someone had struck a pump, causing significant damage.  Case is pending location of suspect.

January 10, 2020

Paul Mahoney, 26, of Mena was charged with domestic battery after a call from one of their neighbors.

January 11, 2020

Cody Dees, 34, of Mena was taken into custody and served two warrants.

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