Polk County Sheriff’s Report & Mena Police 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.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

July 20, 2020

Report from complainant on Polk 68 near Cherry Hill of medication missing from a mailbox. Deputy responded.

Report of the discovery of suspicious items on West Barton near Cove. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a disturbance on Hwy 88E near Ink. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

July 21, 2020

Report from complainant on Polk 28 near Hatfield of trespassing. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Ouachita Circle near Mena of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Cherry Street near Mena of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 419 near Potter of a disturbance. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 6 near Wickes of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Hwy 8W near Shady Grove of an unauthorized person on their property. Deputy responded.

July 22, 2020

Report from complainant on Hwy 71S near Grannis of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Sweetgum Lane near Mena of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk Rd 7 near Wickes of identity fraud.

Report of a phone stolen at a place of employment near Grannis.

Report of two missing juveniles. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Buttercup Lane near Acorn of an assault. Deputy responded.

Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

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

Report of damage to a van in a parking lot near Hatfield. Deputy responded. Investigation continues.

Report of a structure fire on Polk Rd 76W near Acorn. Deputy responded.

July 23, 2020

Report from complainant on Hwy 71N near Acorn of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Janssen Avenue near Mena of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 61 near Board Camp of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 616 near Dallas Valley of identity fraud.

Report of an accident on Polk 38 near Hatfield led to the arrest of Thomas A. Quinn, 34, of Texarkana, Tx on a Charge of DWI and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.

Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Vandervoort of paying for items to be delivered that were never delivered. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 41S near Potter of identity fraud.

Arrested by a Trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Kyle E. Scheppman, 29, of Cove on a Charge of DWI.

July 24, 2020

Report from complainant near Hatfield of disputes with neighbors. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on 71S near Cove of a phone scam. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 60 near Board Camp of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 98 near Grannis of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 626 near Dallas Valley of identity fraud.

Report from complainant near Mena of identity fraud.

Arrested was Jerrin H. Vaught, 24, of Hatfield on a Body Attachment Warrant.

July 25, 2020

Report from complainant on Polk 56 near Dallas Valley of problems with a neighbor led to the arrest of Lucynda D. Cassiel, 49, of Mena on a Charge of Aggravated Assault and a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Report from complainant on 71S near Cove of damage to a vehicle. Deputy responded.

Request for a welfare check on Polk 59 near Board Camp.

July 26, 2020

Report from complainant on Hwy 278E near Wickes of a domestic dispute. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Charles A. Shelton, 38, of Boles on Warrants for Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.

Arrested was Anthony M. Robertson, 30, of Mena, on two Warrants for Theft of Property, and a Warrant for Possession of Meth or Cocaine.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 16 Incarcerated Inmates , with 8 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

MENA POLICE REPORT

Mena Police Department Reports for the Week of July 19, 2020 through July 25, 2020 follow:

July 19, 2020

A theft of vehicle report was taken on 1st Street.

July 20, 2020

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

Abram Abernathy, 23, and Chelsea Roba, 24, were charged with Disorderly Conduct after a disturbance call to Janssen Park.

July 21, 2020

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

David Heard, 33, was served with a warrant after officers responded to a disturbance call to McDonald’s.

Lukas Holliday, 29, was charged with Possession of a Schedule 6 Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a traffic stop at 4th Street and Janssen Avenue.

Charles Solo, 48, was charged with Driving on Suspended DL and Petite Canaan, 20, was served with two warrants after a traffic stop at 7th Street and Highway 71.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

July 22, 2020

A report of a dog bite that occurred on 10th Street was taken at the Mena hospital.

A report of a missing person was taken on Highway 980.

A theft report was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A theft report was taken from an individual at Walmart.

July 23, 2020

Jacob Woodell, 26, was charged with DWI Second Offense. Fleeing in a Vehicle, Careless of Prohibited Driving, Driving on a Suspended DL, and No Liability Insurance after a traffic stop on Highway 71.

A report of a break-in and theft was taken from an individual at Walmart.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of a break-in was taken from an individual at Men-Ark Apartments.

A report of a disturbance was taken on Dewey Street.

July 24, 2020

Stacie Shores, 30, was charged with Criminal Trespassing after a call to Walmart.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

July 25, 2020

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

(All subjects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law)

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