Sheriff’s Log for January 20,2019 to January 27, 2019

The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of January 21, 2019 – January 27, 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.

January 21, 2019
Report from complainant on Polk 298 near Mena of damage done to a mailbox by an unknown subject.
January 22, 2019
Report of an unattended death on Highway 71 South near Wickes.  The body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy.
Report from complainant on Polk 136 near Cove of the theft of a vehicle valued at $700.00.  The vehicle was located and returned to the owner.
January 23, 2019
Report from complainant on Polk 227 near Cove of the theft of a firearm, valued at $300.00.  Investigation continues.
Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 74 near Mena led to the arrest of Cody R. Hughes, 38, of Mena, on Charges of Residential Burglary and Aggravated Assault.
January 24, 2019
Report from a Hatfield woman that her juvenile grandson didn’t return home after school.  The juvenile was located and returned to their guardian.
Report from complainant on Polk 184 near Acorn of receiving a bill from a collection agency that he did not incur.  Complainant was advised of legal options.
Report from complainant on Polk 38 near Potter of the break-in and theft of an electric meter, a boat motor, two generators and several other items.  Investigation continues.
January 25, 2019
Report from complainant on Polk 26 near Hatfield of damage done to a grave site.  Investigation continues.
Report of a stranded vehicle on Highway 71 South in Potter led to the arrest of Robert Stevenson, 32, of Hatfield, on Charges of Possession of a Firearm by Certain Person and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Warrant for Failure to Appear.
January 26, 2019
Report from complainant on Highway 375 East near Mena of the theft of a firearm, valued at $250.00.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report from complainant on Polk 51 near Mena of being harassed by an acquaintance.  The suspect was advised to cease all contact with the complainant.
January 27, 2019
Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Jesse J. Saxour, 30, of Mena, on Charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and a Warrant for Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence.  Also arrested was Jack A. Curry, 39, of Hatfield, on four Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and a Howard County Warrant.
Report of a disturbance on Polk 76 East near Mena.  Deputy responded.
Report of a disturbance on Polk 76 West near Mena.  Deputies responded.  Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Traffic stop on Polk 32 near Cove led to the arrest of William Hinkle, 45, of Cove, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, Failure to Yield and Defective Equipment.
Arrested was Greg D. Brewer, 49, of Mena, on a Child Support Warrant.
Report of a disturbance on Polk 733 near Mena led to the arrest of Chandra Lewis-Goings, 37, of Broken Bow, OK, on Charges of Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.
Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Sabrina J. Miranda, 31, of Wickes, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving, No Proof of Insurance, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.
Arrested was Charles R. Czarnetzki, 44, of Mena, on a Warrant for Theft of Property.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 21 Incarcerated Inmates, with 2 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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