The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of September 24, 2018 – September 30, 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.
September 24, 2018
Report from complainant on Polk 70 near Cherry Hill of damage done to a fence by a vehicle. Complainant refused to press charges.
Report from complainant on Highway 71 North near Acorn of the fraudulent use of a credit card. Investigation continues.
September 25, 2018
Report from complainant on Polk 41 South near Potter of problems with their neighbors’ animals. Deputy responded.
Report of a disturbance on Lil George Lane near Yocana. Subject fled before deputies arrived. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Jimmy L. Wright, 33, of Mena, on a Warrant for DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving.
Arrested was Donnie R. Dollarhyde, 45, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Appear.
Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Emanuel L. Hernandez, 31, of Dequeen, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
Arrested was Martha M. Tucker, 37, of Mena, on a Warrant for Delivery of Meth/Cocaine.
Arrested was Kenneth N. Chaney, 42, of Mena, on Warrants for Delivery of Meth/Cocaine and Failure to Appear.
Arrested was Michael G. Taylor, 47, of Mena, on a Warrant for Breaking & Entering and Theft of Property.
Arrested by an officer with the Drug Task Force was Brandi M. Smith, 42, of Mena, on Charges of Delivery of Meth/Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
September 26, 2018
Report from a Vandervoort woman that her son’s wallet had been stolen, containing personal documents and $85.00 in cash. The victim was compensated for losses. Investigation continues.
Traffic stop on Highway 375 West near Mena led to the arrest of Jack A. Curry, 38, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Delivery of Meth/Cocaine.
Arrested was Matthew E. Cannon, 38, of Mena, on Warrants for Theft by Receiving, Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence and Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
September 27, 2018
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Arrested by an officer with Probation/Parole was Trinna E. Myers, 38, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Meth/Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
September 28, 2018
Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of a missing family member. The individual was later located.
Report from complainant on Polk 701 near Cove of a disturbance that had occurred earlier. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report from complainant on Polk 26 near Hatfield of the theft of prescription medication. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Richard C. Russell, 44, of Mena, on a Dallas County Warrant.
Arrested was Carolyn Y. Burrell, 34, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.
Arrested by an officer with Probation/Parole was Aaron F. Ollar, 30, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Meth/Cocaine and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
September 29, 2018
Report from complainant on Highway 88 West near Mena of vandalism done to equipment. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Mark K. Willingham, 53, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of Meth/Cocaine, and a Warrant for Battery 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree.
Traffic stop in Cove led to a 17-year-old male being issued Juvenile Citations for Obstructing Governmental Operations and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.
Report from complainant on Polk 98 near Grannis of the theft of a vehicle. Investigation continues.
Arrested was Kymberlie A. Chaney, 21, of Cove, on Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order, Felony Failure to Appear and a Sevier County Warrant.
September 30, 2018
Report of a disturbance on Polk 164 near Rocky. Deputy responded. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Arrested was Tyra N. Cornelius, 33, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked six vehicle accidents this week.
Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates, with 6 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.