Polk County Sheriff’s Report

The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. 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.

The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of May 11, 2020 – May 17, 2020.

May 11, 2020

Report from complainant on Hwy 71S near Cove of being harassed by an individual. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on College Drive near Mena of the theft of a television valued at $200.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on E. Dawn Lane near Wickes of trespassing at a storage building. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Hwy 8E near Board Camp of a domestic disturbance and the theft of household items and guns valued at $2,500.00. Investigation continues.

May 12, 2020

No reports filed.

May 13, 2020

Report from complainant on Hwy 88W near Mena of being harassed by an individual. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 7 near Wickes of a disturbance at a residence led to the arrest of Matthew B. Parnell, 27, of Wickes on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Report from complainant on Hwy 71S near Hatfield of an altercation between two females. Deputy responded.

Arrested by an officer with the Drug Task Force was David M. Fraser, 52, of Hatfield on two Warrants for Failure to Appear.

May 14, 2020

Arrested was Summer D. Myers, 25, of Hatfield on a Warrant for Battery 3rd Degree.

May 15, 2020

Report from complainant on Heritage Lane near Hatfield of being threatened by an unknown individual.  Deputy responded.

Arrested was Jeffrey C. Cude, 40, of Mena on a Warrant for Battery 2nd Degree and two Counts of Negligent Homicide.

Report of an accident on Hwy 8W near Mena led to the arrest of Hunter D. Johns, 20, of Mena on a Charge of Careless and Prohibited Driving and a Charge of DUI-Under Age.

May 16, 2020

Report from complainant on Hwy 8E near Board Camp of problems at a former place of residence. Deputy responded.

Traffic stop on Hwy 4 near Cove led to the arrest of Carl W. Wilson, 25, of Perkins, Oklahoma on Charges of DWI, Careless and Prohibited Driving, and Driving on a Suspended License.

Report from complainant on Polk 267 near Vandervoort of being threatened by an individual. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

May 17, 2020

Report from complainant on Polk 47 near Rocky of damage done to two hay pastures in the amount of $1000.00. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 414 near Hatfield of the theft of a chainsaw valued at $200.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Jerry D. Green, 58, of Mena on Charges of Failure to Comply with a Court Order and Failure to Register.

Arrested was Shelton Bray, 28, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 14 Incarcerated Inmates , with 7 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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