Polk County Pulse

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November 21, 2018

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Mena man sentenced to federal prison A Mena man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for attempted online enticement of a minor. Fifty-three-year-old Kevin DeHart of Mena was sentenced Nov. 9 to 135 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release on one count of Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor. According to court records, in

July of 2017 the Mena Police department was conducting an undercover investigation into the online enticement of minors to engage in sexually activity in the Mena area. During the operation law enforcement utilized an online persona of a 14-year-old male while logged in to an undercover social media account.

An individual later identified as DeHart contacted the 14-year-old persona and began to question it in an illegal manner. At the end of the conversation specific plans were set up between DeHart and the purported minor to meet at DeHart’s residence. Law enforcement set up surveil-See Sentenced, continued pg. 3

City plans for Christmas Parade of Lights It’s that time of year when downtown Mena transforms into a place of wonder and magic for children and adults alike with our Annual Mena Christmas Parade of Lights. Come join the fun as The Mena Polk County Chamber of Commerce kicks off the holiday season with the “Favorite Movies of Christmas” themed parade. The magical and lively parade will make its way down Mena Street on Saturday, December 1 at 6 p.m., continuing on to Oak Avenue, DeQueen Street, Hwy 71 South and 7th Avenue, ending at Historic Janssen Park. You’ll see hundreds of smiling faces along the spectacular one-mile parade route as they delight in the sights and sounds of the season. Christmas themed entries will include illuminated and brightly decorated floats, marching bands, equestrian units, and non-profit groups.

This is Mena’s biggest and brightest parade, making it a holiday favorite you won’t want to miss. Tiffany Lane, 2017 Volunteer of the Year, will be proudly leading the parade as our esteemed Grand Marshall. Lane won't be the only star of the show because Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa has marked his calendar to make a special appearance in Mena, Arkansas. For kids young and old, visions of jolly Ol’St.Nick mark the true beginning of the season and provide a fitting close to the night’s parade. There will be a contest for the floats and entries with the best interpretation of the theme: “Favorite Movies of Christmas.” There is a new “People’s Choice” category to be voted on this year. Parade attendees can cast their votes on the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce Facebook

page the night of the parade. Announcements of winners will be made at the Christmas Festival in Janssen Park following the parade. Candy and other goodies will Mena Bearcats brought their spirit, be tossed to onlookers in this but were defeated by the Saints. See family-friendly holiday event. article on page 15 of this week’s Pulse. Everyone is encouraged to line the parade route, fill the Your assistance in making this a sidewalks, bring their chairs or sit wonderful and family-friendly event along the curbs to enjoy the show. is appreciated. A few safety reminders for parade Be sure to follow Santa and the onlookers: parents are asked to parade to Janssen Park for the help ensure the safety of the chil- Christmas Festival and Concert dren and please do not allow them complete with Fireworks Show, to go into the street during the pa- and then close the evening with the rade while trying to retrieve candy official lighting of Janssen Park. and goodies. New this year is the addition of Walking Candy Tossers are en- the Merriment of Mena Christmas courage to “toss to the curb” in ef- Lights and Display Contest. forts to help. It is also asked that Local businesses across Mena you do not park any vehicles along are encouraged to make it the the parade route, as this limits and brightest and most beautiful Christblocks the viewing area of the pa-See Christmas, continued pg. 12 rade.


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