Polk County Sheriff’s Log

The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of May 29, 2023 – June 4, 2023. 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.

May 29, 2023

A traffic stop on Hwy 71 N led to the arrest of Eric Revels, 39, of Mena on a Felony Failure to Appear Warrant, a Parole Hold, a Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Warrant and a charge of Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies were dispatched to a report of a physical domestic altercation at a residence on Hwy 71 S near Wickes leading to the arrest of Miguel Arizpe, 48, of Wickes on a charge of 3^rd Degree Domestic Battery.

Charles Alexander, 19, of Vandervoort was arrested by an officer with the State Parks on warrants for Theft of Property and Criminal Trespass.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a violation of a no contact order. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Farmers Lane near Hatfield in reference to criminal mischief.

May 30, 2023

Donita Smith, 54, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law.

Jaythan Starr, 30, of Oden was arrested by an officer with the Drug Task Force on a Failure to Appear Warrant and a Body Attachment.

Deputies responded to a business near Hatfield in reference to abandoned animals.

May 31, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of a theft of property from an area on Polk 402 near Mena.

June 1, 2023

Karen Young, 31, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole to be held for another agency.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 125 near Mena in reference to a theft. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Edward Kilcollins, 48, of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Stacey Rudder, 38, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Criminal Trespass.

Richard Cheshire, 61, of Mena was arrested on a Felony Failure to Appear Warrant.

Shannon House, 56, of Grannis was arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department on a Felony Failure to Appear Warrant.

June 2, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of a theft of property.

Tonya Heath, 50, of Hatfield was arrested on a warrant for Theft of Property.

Amber Hendricks, 40, of Pencil Bluff was arrested on a warrant for Providing Tobacco to a Minor.

Clinton Clark, 30, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for 3^rd Degree Assault and Disorderly Conduct.

Michael Denton, 21, of Smithville was arrested on charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Jacquelyn Hillis, 18, of Honobia was arrested on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Parphernalia.

June 3, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 136 near Cove in reference to a physical domestic dispute leading to the arrest of Brandon Riddle, 31, of Cove on charges of 3^rd Degree Domestic Battery and 2^nd Degree Terroristic Threatening.

Rodney Wafford, 36, of Mena was arrested on a Body Attachment.

June 4, 2023

Deputies took a report of a dog bite victim.

Deputies responded to a report of a theft of property at a property on Polk 9 near Wickes.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 1 vehicle accident this week.
Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 44 Incarcerated Inmates with 19+ Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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