The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of March 4, 2019 – March 10, 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 4, 2019
Report from complainant on Polk 181 near Mena of the break-in and theft of several firearms, knives, ammunition and a gun safe. Investigation continues.
Report from complainant on Anders Avenue in Hatfield of the break-in and theft of coins and electronics. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Lee S. Dorenbach, 66, of Texarkana, TX, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.
March 5, 2019
Arrested was Laura K. Giesel, 47, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
March 6, 2019
Report from walk-in complainant of the discovery of two dead goats. Investigation continues.
March 7, 2019
Report from complainant on Polk 277 near Cove of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report from Mena Regional Health System of a domestic violence victim. Deputies responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report from complainant on Polk 119 near Mena of suspicious behavior. Deputy responded.
March 8, 2019
Report of a disturbance at the gym in Hatfield. Deputy responded.
Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near Ink of the theft of gasoline and firewood. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Charles R. Czarnetzki, 44, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.
March 9, 2019
Report of a one-vehicle accident on Polk 37 near Potter. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report of a gunshot victim on Polk 42 near Potter. Deputies responded. Investigation has been forwarded to the Arkansas State Police.
Report from a Mena man of being threatened by acquaintances. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report of a disturbance in the Polk County Detention Center. Deputies responded.
Arrested was Terrie J. Williams, 31, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.
March 10, 2019
Report of a disturbance on Crystal Lane near Mena led to the arrest of William Linch, Jr., 48, and Nicholas A. Linch, 18, both of Waldron, each on Charges of Criminal Trespass and Disorderly Conduct.
Report of a disturbance on Highway 84 near Wickes led to the arrest of Christopher L. Chesser, 33, of Cove, on a Charge of Battery 3rd Degree, a Warrant for Contempt of Court and a Parole Hold.
Traffic stop on Highway 375 East near Mena led to the arrest of Daniel P. Gray, 57, of Burleson, TX, on a Charge of DWI.
Report from complainant on Polk 44 near Mena of vandalism done. Investigation determined that nothing criminal had occurred.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked three vehicle accidents this week.
Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 30 Incarcerated Inmates, with 5 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.
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