14 Police
November 8, 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 30, 2023 Elena Hendershot, 40, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on a Probation Violation Warrant. Katelyn Enyeart, 30, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on a Parole Hold and on a warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine or Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Kings Lane near Acorn in reference to an unattended death. October 31, 2023 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 17 near Vandervoort in reference to an altercation. Deputies were dispatched to Elks Lane near Mena in reference to a possible assault. Kenneth Sipe, 41, of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant. Jason Robertson, 44, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on a charge of Violation of a Protection Order. Dawn Rios, 43, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with an Order of the Court.
MENA POLICE REPORTS October 29 Karolynn Stasik, 20, was charged with Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop on Highway 71.
November 1, 2023 Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to threats October 30 being made. Breanna Sweeten, 23, was charged with Theft at Walmart. November 2, 2023 Jason Lovett, 49, was served with No reports. a warrant at the police department. November 3, 2023 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 72 near Cherry Hill in reference to a physical altercation. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 663 near Cherry Hill in reference to a verbal altercation.
October 31 A report of forgery was taken from a walk-in complainant. November 1 Stephen Hobbs, 36, was charged with Loitering, Obstructing Government Operations, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest after a Loitering complaint at Radio Shack.
November 4, 2023 A traffic stop led to the arrest of November 2 Kris Vandeest, 56, of Mena on a No report. warrant for Theft of Property and on a charge of Violation of a no November 3 Contact Order. No report.
November 5, 2023 November 4 A traffic stop on Hwy 8 W near Arriana Dewitt, 34, was served Rocky led to the arrest of David with a warrant at Walmart. Johnson, 54, of Mena on charges of A report of theft was taken from a DWI, Refusal to Submit to a Chem- walk-in complainant. ical Test and Driving Left of Center. Polk County Sheriff ’s Office worked 0 vehicle accidents this week.
THE POLK COUNTY
Pulse
BIDS continued from page 1 destination to attract hikers, bikers and trail runners of various skills, ages, and abilities alike. A performance bond equaling 100% of the total amount of any bid exceeding $20,000 must be provided for any contract for the repair, alteration or erection of any public building, public structure or public improvement pursuant to Act 351 or 1953 as amended by Act 539 of 1979. Surety companies must be listed on Circular 570. The Commission reserved the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Bidders could not withdraw their bids within 30 days after the date of bid opening. All bidding processes were required to be in accordance with State law. Unless there are valid reasons not to, the Commission will accept the lowest bid. Even then they’re subject to weather delays and contractor schedules. Once started, there will be a six-month window to complete Ward Lake trails. More information of how the bidding is affected by Monday’s meeting will be provided once the Commission reaches out to the grantor.
