Polk County Sheriff’s Log

March 14, 2022

While on patrol, deputies observed a vehicle with expired tags.  Leading to the arrest of Yardley Leonard, 27 of Fort Smith on charges of Fleeing in a Vehicle, Possession with Purpose to Deliver, Driving on a Suspended DL, No Proof of Insurance, Driving Left of Center, No Vehicle License, Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and a Parole Hold.

A report of an unwanted person on property at a residence on Polk 111 near Acorn led to Chelsea Roba being issued a citation for Criminal Trespass.

Deputies responded to someone being threatened.  Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

March 15, 2022

Deputies responded to a report of Financial Identity Fraud from a walk-in complainant.

Deputies responded to a report of a battery at a residence on Polk 44 near Mena.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 77 near Ink in reference to a disturbance leading to the arrest of Shawnna Morris, 25 of Mena on charges of Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

March 16, 2022

Justin Velazquez, 21 of Grannis was arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department on charges of Criminal Mischief 2^nd Degree and Unlawful Entry on Property.

Shannon Shaw, 41 of Mena was arrested on a drug court sanction.

Deputies responded to a report of vehicle damage.

March 17, 2022

Justin Velazquez, 21 of Grannis was arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department on charges of Criminal Trespass, 2^nd Degree Battery, and Resisting Arrest.

Deputies were dispatched to a report of a physical domestic at an address on Polk 19 near Cove.

Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence on Hwy 8 East near Mena.

March 18, 2022

Timothy Carls, 71 of Mena was arrested on a charge of DWI after a traffic stop.

A traffic stop led to the arrest of Zerquario Reddix, 27 of Louisiana on charges of Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons, Theft of a Firearm, Furnishing Prohibited Articles and Obstructing Governmental Operations.

March 19, 2022

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 136 near Cove in reference to a car on fire.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 703 near Mena in reference to a verbal domestic disturbance.

March 20, 2022

Deputies responded to a report of an unattended death at a residence on Hwy 375 W.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 0 vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 20 Incarcerated Inmates, with 5 Inmates 

currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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