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November 27, 2023 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on W Barton near Cove in reference to a verbal domestic dispute. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 2 near Grannis in reference to a possible break-in. Coty Stiers, 33, of Gillham was arrested on Body Attachment. November 28, 2023 Kaylie Stroud, 27, of Mena was arrested on a Criminal Trespass warrant. Julia Cureton, 48, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Harassment and Disorderly Conduct. Deputies were dispatched to a business near Hatfield in reference to damage to the building. Deputies responded to a report of a break-in at a residence on Polk 8 near Wickes. November 29, 2023 No reports. November 30, 2023 No reports. December 1, 2023 Deputies responded to a report of a child custody exchange issue from a walk-in complainant. Deputies responded to a report of prohibited articles being found during the processing of an inmate.
Pulse
December 6, 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
THE POLK COUNTY
Deputies responded to a report of a violation of an order of protection. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration. Andrew Corcoran, 26, of Mena was arrested to be held for another agency. Benjamin Farley, 24, of Mena was arrested on a Body Attachment. Stacie Shores, 33, was arrested on a Parole Revocation. December 2, 2023 Deputies responded to a report of livestock at large at a residence on Greenbrier Lane near Mena. Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle accident on Polk 44 near Mena leading to the arrest of Tamara Thomas, 27, of Mena on charges of DWI, three counts of 2nd Degree Child Endangerment, three counts of No Child Restraint, No DL, No Seatbelt, Careless and Prohibited Driving, No Insurance, and Expired Tags. December 3, 2023 An incident in the jail led to Tamara Thomas being issued a citation of 1st Degree Criminal Mischief. Deputies responded to a residence on Hwy 8 E near Nunley in reference to a trespasser. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 125 near Mena in reference to a welfare check. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 8 W near Mena in reference to an incident. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration. Polk County Sheriff ’s Office worked 3 vehicle accidents this week.
MENA POLICE REPORTS November 26 No reports. November 27 A report of criminal trespass was taken from Walmart. A report of theft was taken from Walmart. Zachary Hamner, 27, was charged with Violation of an Order of Protection at a residence on Oak Grove Avenue. November 28 Melissa Hartin, 48, was charged with Criminal Trespass at Walmart. A report of forgery was taken from a walk-in complainant. Cody Morris, 35, was served with a warrant at Walmart. A report of theft was taken from Walmart. December 1 Travis Winger, 34, was charged with Theft at Walmart. Joy Reed, 35, was charged with Theft at Walmart. December 2 Michael Reding, 61, was served with a warrant after a traffic stop on Polk 77. A death investigation report was taken at a residence on Mena Street. Dillon Basham, 32, was charged with Theft and served with a warrant at Walmart.
One dead following accident in Scott County By Patrick Massey A two-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Waldron man Nov. 30. Joshua Spaeth, 38, was traveling north on U.S. Hwy. 71 in his 2014 Chevrolet when he struck the rear of a semi-truck driving in front of his vehicle. The Arkansas State Police crash report states Spaeth’s vehicle did not maintain proper distance as he traveled behind the semi-truck. The accident occurred around 5:20 a.m. and no one else was injured. Spaeth was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi was uninjured. The investigating state trooper reported road conditions as clear and dry at the time of the accident.
RV fire claims two lives
Two people from Mena, Arkansas, died in a recreational vehicle fire early Wednesday, Nov. 29, in southwest suburban Grundy County. The fire began around 3 a.m. in an RV in the parking lot of the Love’s Travel Center off I-80 at 8909 N. Brisbin Rd. in Morris, Illinois, according to the Grundy County Coroner’s office. Morris is southwest of Chicago, and approximately 20 miles southwest of Joliet. When firefighters arrived, they found the vehicle fully engulfed. After extinguishing the flames, two people were found dead inside. The victims have been identified as William S. Davis, 52, and Chelsi A. Bates, 31. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
