THE POLK COUNTY
Pulse
Police 21
October 18, 2023
The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. 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.
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S LOG October 9, 2023 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Evergreen Lane near Hatfield in reference to a physical domestic disturbance. October 10, 2023 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 23 near Cove in reference to a domestic disturbance. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 21 near Cove in reference to a break-in. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration. October 11, 2023 Johnathon White, 38, of Mena was arrested on a Body Attachment.
October 12, 2023 Tracy Mejia, 37, of Gillham was arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department on two Failure to Appear Warrants. October 13, 2023 Gerald Martin, 62, of Batesville was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Pay. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on French Creek Lane near Mena in reference to a trespasser. October 14, 2023 An accident on Polk 82 near Shady led to the arrest of James Ward, 76, of Mena on charges of DWI, Careless and Prohibited Driving and No Seatbelt. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on French Creek Lane near Mena in reference to harassing communications. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.
October 15, 2023 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Treasure Lane near Acorn in reference to a property dispute. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration. Polk County Sheriff ’s Office worked 2 vehicle accidents this week.
MENA POLICE REPORTS October 8 A report of domestic battery was taken from a walk-in complainant. Shawn Romele, 25, was served with warrants after a loitering complaint at the Northside Laundromat. A report of dogs running at large was taken on Hamilton Avenue.
Budget Inn. October 11 No report. October 12 A report of criminal mischief was taken at DLR Offroad. Sarah Mitchell, 29, was served with warrants at a residence on Missouri Avenue. A report of a dog bite was taken at a residence on Magnolia Avenue. October 13 A report of a dog bite was taken at a residence on Sarah Way. October 14 No report.
October 9 A report of harassment was taken at a residence on Crescent Drive. October 10 Travis Wringer, 35, was charged with Theft after a complaint from a person at
DAR shows Mena Fire Department appreciation
Submitted by Kathy Hagler
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate the National DAR Day of Service each year on Oct. 11, the anniversary of the organization’s founding. DAR was founded on the ideals of Service and members have been dedicated to giving back to their communities ever since. On Thursday, Oct. 5, 10 members of the James K. Polk Chapter, NSDAR, presented the Mena Fire Department with an assortment of snacks and bottled water, as their service project. Thank you, Fire Fighters for all you do!
