The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of August 23, 2021 – August 29, 2021. 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 23, 2021
Deputies responded to a walk-in complaint of harassment.
Deputies responded to a report of a windshield being cracked by a rock thrown by another vehicle on Hwy 8 E near Mena.
August 24, 2021
Deputies responded to a walk-in complaint of fraudulent bank activity.
Jearl Wilkinson, 37 of Cove was arrested on a warrant for domestic battery 3rd degree.
August 25, 2021
No reports were filed.
August 26, 2021
Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Polk 71 near Ink.
Deputies responded to a report of a break-in on Polk 28 near Hatfield.
Deputies responded to a walk-in complaint of harassment. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney.
Deputies responded to a report of a dispute on Cardinal Lane near Acorn.
Jimmy Wright, 36 of Mena was arrested on a felony warrant for delivery of methamphetamine.
August 27, 2021
Deputies responded to a report of a domestic battery on Polk 44 near Dallas Valley.
Deputies responded to a report of a rabid animal on Polk 282 near Hatfield.
Jason Cox, 35 of Mena was arrested on a failure to appear warrant.
Brittiany Mendel, 31 of Mena was arrested on charges of domestic battery.
Deputies responded to a report of commercial burglary at a church in the Rocky community.
August 28, 2021
Deputies responded to a report of an accident on Hwy 8 E that led to the arrest of Joseph Ryan, 30 of Oden on charges of DWI, fictitious tags, no proof of insurance, careless driving and no ignition interlock device.
Ricky Robinson, 32 of Oden was arrested on charges of probation violation and a body attachment.
While patrolling on Polk 31, deputies discovered a vehicle on the side of the road leading to the arrest of Rebecca McEntire, 42 of Cove on charges of possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a schedule VI controlled substance.
Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch at Polk 74 and Polk 75 near Acorn.
August 29, 2021
Lukas Holliday, 31 of Mena was arrested on five failure to appear warrants.
Deputies responded to a report of a stolen four-wheeler on Polk 280 near Vandervoort. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.
Other:
Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 3 vehicle accidents this week.
Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 15 Incarcerated Inmates, with 4 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.
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