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.

September 21, 2020

Report from complainant on Polk 41 near Shady Grove of identity fraud.

Report from complainant of a stolen phone. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 54 near Dallas Valley of identity fraud.

Report of a disturbance led to the arrest of Eric Cannon on a Charge of Public Intoxication and a Charge of Impairing Operations of a Vital Public Facility.

Arrested by an Officer with the Grannis Police Department was Clayton J. Kesterson, 27, of Cove on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.

September 22, 2020

Report of a disturbance led to a juvenile being issued a Juvenile Citation for Disorderly Conduct.

The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Arrested was Antonio Martini, 58, of Mena on a Charge of Cruelty to Animals.

September 23, 2020

Report of an altercation between two juvenile females led to a Juvenile Citation being issued to a juvenile for Battery 3rd Degree. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Arrested by a Trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Bradley C. Brumfield, 30, of Mena on a Charge of Driving While Intoxicated.

September 24, 2020

Report from complainant on Polk 164 near Rocky of ongoing domestic battery. Complainant refused to press charges.

Report from complainant on Polk 31 near Cove of a theft of a four-wheeler and various tools. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Butler Circle near Hatfield of suspicious activity at the residence. Deputy responded.

Report from Memphis Air Traffic Control of a drone flying outside of regulated airspace. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 164 near Rocky of an assault. Deputies responded. Information forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a disturbance on Heritage Lane near Hatfield. Deputies responded. Arrested was Timothy A. Starr, 47, of Mena on a Warrant for Assault in the 3rd Degree.

September 25, 2020

Report of a break-in on Polk 38 near Hatfield. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 76W near Acorn of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 54 near Dallas Valley of stolen tools in the amount of $700.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Huber Lane near Shady Grove of identity fraud.

Report of hot checks taken at a local convenience store. Information has been forwarded to the  Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 25 near Cove of the theft of a firearm and $700.00 cash. Deputy responded.

Report of a stolen chainsaw located at a local pawn shop. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

September 26, 2020

Report of a structure fire on Polk 126 near Rocky. Deputy responded.

Request for a welfare check near Rocky. Deputy responded.

September 27, 2020

Report on South Golden Lane near Potter of a burglary. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Hwy 88E near Cherry Hill of a prowler. Deputy responded.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 87 near Ink led to the arrest of Shawna M. Morris, 24, of Mena on charges of Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. Further information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked no vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 19 Incarcerated Inmates, with 9 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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