Polk County Sheriff’s Log

June 12, 2023

Dougles Gross, 64, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order.

Lee Wisnoski, 48, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole to be held for another agency.

Veronica Smith, 44, of Cove was arrested on two Felony Failure to Appear Warrants and a Body Attachment.

Teresa Destrini, 57, of Mena was arrested on a Probation Violation Warrant.

A traffic stop on Hwy 71 led to the arrest of Tatum Veal, 32, of Mena on charges of Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License, Theft of Property and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 289 near Cove in reference to a verbal domestic dispute.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Anders Avenue near Hatfield in reference to a domestic altercation.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a break-in and theft of property.

June 13, 2023

No reports.

June 14, 2023

Justin Simmons, 40, of Wickes was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole to be held for another agency.

Deputies responded to a report of a theft of property.

Martin Rodriguez, 21, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for harassment.

June 15, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to an area of Hwy 71 N in reference to an individual walking in the highway.

An incident at a residence on Butler Circle near Hatfield led to the arrest of Lawrence Smith, 68, of Hatfield on charges of Refusal to Submit to Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.

Robert Bush, 40, of Mena on a charge of 2^nd Degree Criminal Mischief.

Deputies responded to a residence on Hwy 71 N in reference to a welfare check.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 38 near Hatfield in reference to an unattended death.

June 16, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of an unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Deputies responded to a report of a stolen camper.

Christopher Shears, 48, of Cove was arrested on a warrant for harassment.

A traffic stop on Hwy 71 led to the arrest of Thomas Bowen, 24, of Cove on charges of Public Intoxication and Reckless Driving.

Jack Cannon, 28, of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Ricky Miller, 62, of Cove was arrested on two Failure to Appear Warrants.

Phillip Riley, 54, of Cove was arrested on seven Failure to Appear Warrants.

Gil Rodriguez, 57, of Cove was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Lumber Lane near Board Camp in reference to an altercation.

June 17, 2023

Deputies responded to a residence on Fretz Lane near Acorn in reference to litter.

June 18, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of a theft from a residence near Venable Lane.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Anderson Lane in reference to an easement dispute.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 71 N near Acorn in reference to a missing person.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a welfare check.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 1 vehicle accident this week.
Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 48 Incarcerated Inmates with 18 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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