Polk County Sheriff’s Department: April 6-12, 2015

April 6, 2015

Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 4 West near Cove. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Christopher L. Ridley, 52, of Mena, on a Warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Report from a Hatfield woman of problems with her 17-year-old daughter led to the youth being issued a Juvenile Citation for Possession of a Firearm by a Minor. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Arrested was Patric Warren, 35, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

April 7, 2015

Report of a disturbance on Polk 54 near Mena led to the arrest of William L. Copelin, 20, of Mena, on Charges of Assault 1^st Degree, Fleeing, Reckless Driving and Possession of Intoxicating Liquor by a Minor.

Arrested was Michael J. Harvey, 41, of Mena, on a Warrant for Domestic Battery 3^rd Degree and Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Mossy Oak Lane near Mena of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Highway 375 West near Mena of a suspicious person led to the arrest of Mark A. Blehm, 22, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Arrested was John T. Lueck, 52, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Arrested was Jason E. Tomblin, 36, of Mena, on Charges of Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License and Fleeing, and Warrants for Probation Violation and Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report of an individual being stabbed on Polk 44 near Mena led to the arrest of Rodney J. Emry, 43, of Mena, on a Charge of Battery 2^nd Degree.

April 8, 2015

Traffic stop on Reine Street in Mena led to the arrest of Greg D. Brewer, 46, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support.

Arrested was Briar P. Yates, 18, of Mena, on Charges of Escape 2^nd Degree and Resisting Arrest.

Arrested was Lawrence V. Smith, 60, of Mena, on Charges of Fleeing and Resisting Arrest and a Warrant for Probation Violation. Also arrested was Kimberly J. Smith, 54, of Mena, on Charges of Hindering Apprehension and Obstructing Governmental Operations. Additionally arrested was Robert H. Williams, 39, of Mena, on Charges of Hindering Apprehension and Obstructing Governmental Operations.

April 9, 2015

Report of suspicious activity on Polk 188 near the Acorn community. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 88 near the Ink community of the break-in and theft of tools and household goods, all valued at $200.00. Investigation continues.

Report from walk-in complainant of the theft of prescription medications from his vehicle. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Joseph O. H. Brown, 32, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence.

Arrested was Eric W. Thacker, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Arrested was William L. Copelin, 20, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near the Shady Grove community of being threatened by an individual. Complainant refused to press charges.

Arrested was Nick C. Stoicu, 39, on Charges of Possession of Meth or Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms.

April 10, 2015

Report from complainant on Marion Street in Mena of the theft of a firearm, valued at $250.00. The firearm was later recovered.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Hatfield led to a Citation for Speeding and Defective Equipment being issued to Donald E. Drake, 56, of Mena.

April 11, 2015

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Mena of the theft of a vehicle. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from a Hatfield woman of discovering stolen electronics, valued at $150.00. A Juvenile Citation for Theft was issued to a 12-year-old female. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Report from complainant on Polk 39 near the Potter community of an accident involving a lawn mower. Deputies responded.

April 12, 2015

Report from complainant on Medlin Lane near Hatfield of $500 in damages to a door. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 224 near the Hatton community of the break-in to a shed and theft of collectibles and jewelry, totaling losses at $750.00. Investigation continues.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 25 Incarcerated Inmates; 14 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 6 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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