Polk County Sheriff’s Log

January 30, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 414 near Hatfield in reference to a Verbal Domestic Disturbance leading to the arrest of Nancy Odle, 38 of Cove on a charge of Public Intoxication and Richard Cheshire, 60 of Mena on a Felony Failure to Appear Warrant and a Felony Warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Deputies responded to a report of a break-in on Polk 168 near Hatfield.

An encounter on Hwy 71 near Hatfield led to the arrest of Leon Jordan on a Felony Warrant

January 31, 2023

Jerry Hopper, 46 of Cove was arrested on a Felony Warrant for 2^nd Degree Murder, Kidnapping, Abuse of a Corpse, Tampering with Physical Evidence and Fraudulent Use of a Communications Device.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 76 E near Mena in reference to a Domestic Dispute. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

February 1, 2023

Deputies responded to a residence on Polk 111 near Acorn in reference to an unattended death.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 71 S near Mena for a welfare check.

February 2, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 71 S near Cove leading to the arrest of Joshua House, 22 of Cove on a charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 8 W near Mena in reference to an unattended death.

February 3, 2023

Veronica Smith, 44 of Cove was arrested by an officer with Probation and Parole on charges of Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons, Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Warrant. 

February 4, 2023

Deputies responded to a residence on April Lane near Wickes in reference to a death.

February 5, 2023

Deputies responded to the jail in reference to a combative inmate leading to Andrew Stewart, 22 of Alaska being charged with 1^st Degree Criminal Mischief.

Deputies responded to a residence on Polk 20 West near Cove in reference to a stolen UTV.

Britney Watts, 24 of Mena was arrested on two Felony Warrants for Failure to Appear as well as a Felony Warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine or Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of a Controlled Substance and two Felony Warrants for Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 302 near Cherry Hill in reference to a domestic disturbance. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 2 vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 25 Incarcerated Inmates with 16 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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