SHERIFF’S   LOG

The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of March 25 – March 31, 2019.  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.

March 25, 2019
Report from complainant on Highway 8 East near Nunley of an unauthorized person on their property.  Investigation continues.
Report of an earlier disturbance on Polk 56 near Nunley.  Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report from complainant on Polk 718 near Mena of damage done to a cable line by an unknown person.  Deputy advised complainant of legal options.

March 26, 2019
Report from a Cove woman that her 14-year-old son had walked away from home.  The juvenile was later located and returned to the custody of a parent/guardian.
Report from another law enforcement agency that stolen property was located in Polk County.  Investigation continues.
Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Wickes of a missing license plate.
Juvenile Citations for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Public Intoxication were issued to a 14-year-old male.  The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.
Report of a break-in and theft at a storage unit in Hatfield.  Investigation continues.
Arrested was Robert H. Williams, 43, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

March 27, 2019
Report from Mena Regional Health System of a dog bite victim.  Deputy responded.  The owner was advised to quarantine the animal for ten days.
Report from complainant on Polk 119 of the theft of firewood.  Investigation continues.
Report from complainant on Polk 231 near Cove that an individual refuses to return a vehicle to the owner.  Investigation continues.

March 28, 2019
Report of an outbuilding on fire on Highway 88 East in Cherry Hill.  Deputy responded.
Report from complainant on Polk 130 near Rocky of an unauthorized person on their property.  Deputy responded.  Investigation continues.
Arrested was Gary D. Collier, 58, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for three counts of Felony Failure to Appear.

March 29, 2019
Report of a one-vehicle accident on Highway 246 West near Hatfield.  Deputies responded.  Investigation continues.
Report from complainant on Polk 62 near Board Camp of an animal that had been shot.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report of a structure fire on Treasure Lane near Acorn.  Deputy responded.
Report of an unattended death on Polk 52 near Mena.  Deputy responded.

March 30, 2019
Report from complainant on Stevenson Drive in Wickes of problems concerning neighbors.  All parties were advised to cease all contact with one another.

March 31, 2019
Report from complainant on Polk 280 near Cove of a missing animal, believed to be stolen.
Report of a disturbance on Polk 11 near Wickes.  Subject left the residence before the deputy arrived.  Subject was later advised to cease all contact with complainant.
Report from complainant on Polk 164 near Rocky of a break-in that caused damage to a door.  Investigation continues.
Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 71 South in Cove.  Deputies responded.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 13 Incarcerated Inmates , with 7 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

PC19-00220

About Author

Jeri Pearson

Jeri is the News Director for Pulse Multi-Media and Editor of The Polk County Pulse. She has 10 years of experience in community focused journalism and has won multiple press association awards.

See author's posts