Polk County Sheriff’s Log

November 14, 2022

A report of a vehicle accident on Polk 44 near Mena led to the arrest of Jeffery Parnell, 61 of Mena on four Felony Failure to Appear Warrants.

A report of a physical domestic disturbance at a residence on Polk 122 near Mena led to the arrest of Kaylie Stroud, 26 of Mena on three Failure to Appear Warrants, a charge of Violation of a no Contact Order and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also arrested was Cody Thornton, 30 on a charge of Fleeing on Foot.

Deputies were dispatched to a business near Cove in reference to shoplifting leading to the arrest of Joshua Heifner, 21 of Hatfield on charges of Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Theft of Property and three warrants for Failure to Appear. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

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

Deputies responded to a report of stolen guns from a residence on Polk 67 near Big Fork.

November 15, 2022

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 88 E near Cherry Hill in reference to a Physical Domestic Disturbance leading to the arrest of Chad Thornton, 31 of Mena on a charge of 3^rd Degree Domestic Battery, Carolyn Thornton, 32 of Mena on a charge of 3^rd Degree Domestic Battery and Tammy Smith of Mena on a charge of Obstructing Governmental Operations.

Stacey Burnett, 36 of Mena was arrested on six Felony Warrants. 

November 16, 2022

Deputies responded to a residence on Hatton Lane near Wickes in reference to Harassment.

Deputies responded to a report of Harassment.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to Financial Identity Fraud.

Deputies responded to a residence on Polk 56 near Nunley in reference to trespassers.

November 17, 2022

No reports.

November 18, 2022

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hatton Lane near Wickes in reference to a dispute among neighbors leading to the arrest of Alexander Cernoga, 34 of Cove on a misdemeanor warrant for Failure to Appear. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 270 near Acorn in reference to a trespasser.

November 19, 2022

Deputies were dispatched to an area on Polk 95 near Rocky in reference to a wrecked and abandoned vehicle.

November 20, 2022

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 70 near Cherry Hill in reference to a chimney fire.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a violation of an order of protection. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 75 near Acorn in reference to a trespasser leading to the arrest of Anthony Robertson on a charge of Criminal Trespassing. 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: 18 Incarcerated Inmates, with 14 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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