The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of August 27, 2018 – September 2, 2018. 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.
August 27, 2018
Report from complainant on Polk 62 near Big Fork of the break-in to a residence. Investigation continues.
Report of a disturbance on Medlin Lane near Hatfield that had occurred earlier in the day. Deputy responded.
Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Ashley R. Evans, 28, of Idabel, OK, on a Charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Arrested was Amanda L. Dominguez, 33, of Council Bluff, IA, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.
Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Derant D. Whisonant, 43, of Dardenelle, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
Arrested was Timothy D. Burchett, 54, of Mena, on a Warrant for Forgery 1st Degree.
August 28, 2018
Report of a missing juvenile that was located on Highway 270 near Acorn. The case was forwarded to juvenile authorities.
Report from complainant on Polk 282 near Hatfield of the break-in and theft of clothing and a serge machine. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Melissa Stanley, 39, and Jason W. Busby, 45, both of Hatfield, each on a Charge of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver.
Request for welfare check on a Mena woman.
Arrested was Daniel J. May, 22, of Mena, on Warrants for Probation Violation and two counts of Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
August 29, 2018
Report from complainant on Polk 46 near Mena of an attempted break-in, causing substantial damage to a door. Investigation continues.
Report from a 17-year-old juvenile of being harassed by an unknown individual. Investigation continues.
Report of a disturbance on Polk 710 near Potter. Deputy responded.
August 30, 2018
Request for welfare check on Highway 71 South in Wickes.
Report of a disturbance on Polk 48 near Potter. Deputies responded.
Report from complainant on Trailwood Lane near Mena of the theft of fuel, valued at $46.08. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Floyd P. Evans, 59, of Grannis, on a Warrant for Felony Failure to Appear.
August 31, 2018
Report from complainant on Polk 67 in Big Fork of the break-in and theft of copper wire, causing damage to buildings and machines. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Ashton A. Elledge, 21, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
September 1, 2018
Report from a Mena man of a disturbance that had occurred earlier in the day. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report of a vehicle fire on Polk 76 East near Mena. Deputy responded. Investigation continues.
Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Cove of the break-in and theft of a television, valued at $500.00. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Jewell S. Irons, 33, of Wickes, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
September 2, 2018
Traffic stop on East Barton Street in Cove led to the arrest of Kara L. Bone, 32, of Cove, on a Charge of Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance. Additional information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report of a disturbance on Medlin Lane near Hatfield. Deputies responded. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report of a disturbance on Highway 71 South in Wickes led to the arrest of Herbert O. Aikin, 39, of Cove, on Charges of Disorderly Conduct, Communicating a False Alarm and Possession of Firearm by Certain Person.
Report of a disturbance on Polk 44 near Mena led to the arrest of Eric T. Cannon, 26, of Mena, on a Charge of Assault on a Family Member 1st Degree.
Vehicle pursuit on Polk 54 near Mena led to the arrest of Conner J. Hendricks, 19, of Mena, on Charges of Fleeing in a Vehicle, Fleeing on Foot, Faulty Equipment, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule IV/V Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs & Firearms and Resisting Arrest. Also arrested was Brittany L. Foster, 28, of Broken Bow, OK, on Charges of Fleeing in a Vehicle, Fleeing on Foot, possession of Firearm by Certain Person, Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule IV/V Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver and Simultaneous Possession of Drugs & Firearms.
Report of a battery on Polk 117 near Mena. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Arrested was Andy R. Sebren, 37, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
Arrested was Jerry L. Hopper, 42, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.
Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Luis H. Arias, 18, of Grannis, on Charges of Possession of Intoxicating Liquor by a Minor, Terroristic Act and Terroristic Threatening 1st Degree.
Arrested was Thomas L. Kidwell, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for Theft of Property.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked five vehicle accidents this week.
Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 27 Incarcerated Inmates,
with 11 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.
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