Polk County Sheriff’s Log

August 11, 2025

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a rape.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a theft.

Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle accident on Polk 44 near Mena leading to the arrest of Jonathan Efird, 20, of Mena on charges of DWI, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing, Driving Left of Center, and No Seatbelt.

Jeffrey Sisemore, 61, of Hodgen was booked on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Dawn Stoeckinger, 59, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 67 near Mena in reference to a possible break-in.

 

August 12, 2025

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 188 near Acorn in reference to a dispute.

Donavon Ford, 29, of Conway was booked on a warrant for Contempt of Court for Failure to Pay Fines.

Lana Johnston, 42, of Cleburne, TX was arrested on a warrant for Theft of Property.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to interference with child custody.

John Fagan, 21, of Mena was arrested on warrants for Failure to Appear, Stalking, Harassment, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Bond Revocation.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on E Hornbeck near Hatfield in reference to tires being dumped.

 

August 13, 2025

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 59 near Mena in reference to an unattended death.

 

August 14, 2025

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Cearley Lane near Acorn in reference to an unattended death.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 75 near Acorn in reference to a stolen license plate.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 625 near Mena in reference to criminal mischief.

Jeremiah Smith, 42, of Mena was arrested on a Body Attachment.

 

August 15, 2025

Melanie Gentry, 62, of Grannis was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 14 near Wickes in reference to disorderly behavior.

 

August 16, 2025

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 36 near Hatfield in reference to an unattended death.

Roma Potter, 41, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Aggravated Assault, 3rd Degree Domestic Battery, 3rd Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, and 1st Degree Terroristic Threatening.

Charlie Cotner, 26, of Mena was arrested to be held for another agency.

 

August 17, 2025

No reports.

 

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 33 Incarcerated Inmates with 10 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Sex Offender Registry Map – https://sexoffenderregistry.ar.gov/public

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