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Emergency Incidents
Reckless driver at corner gas station in Mena
Traffic
Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a white Jeep turning into a corner gas station in Mena, Arkansas. Units were advised to check the area at their discretion.
Officer assists vehicle with mechanical issues
Traffic
US-71, Mena, AR
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the turn lane on US 71 South just inside the south city limits of Mena. The vehicle reportedly had mechanical issues but was moving slowly in the highway slow lane.
Controlled burn near abandoned house in Potter
Fire
Polk County Road 37, Mena, Arkansas 71953, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible fire near Polk County Road 37 in the Potter area. Responders later reported it was a controlled burn that had not been called in, with earlier references to a possible connection to an abandoned house fire from earlier in the day.
Person nearly steps into traffic on Highway 8 East
Traffic
AR-8 & AR-375, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man in blue jeans and a black tank top walking along Highway 8 East near Highway 375 and appearing about to step in front of a vehicle. A deputy later reported no contact with the person. Radio traffic also referenced a separate field fire off Highway 375 near County Road 37, which was not a controlled burn and may be related to an earlier abandoned house fire in the area.
Non-injury crash involving two vehicles on Janssen
Traffic
9th St, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported non injury vehicle crash involving a red Chevy Colorado and a silver GMC near 9th Street in Mena, Arkansas.
Injured deer reported on private property
Other Non-Crime Event
Polk County Rd 73, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch is requested to a rural property near Polk Road (number withheld) in Mena, Arkansas, for a possible injured deer on a woman’s land.
Officers assist with traffic at car in roadside ditch
Traffic
Morrow St S, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist with traffic near an apartment complex on Morrow Street, where a car was reportedly being pulled out of a ditch.
Vehicle stuck in ditch near apartments
Traffic
Morrow St S, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle in a ditch near Morris Street and a nearby apartment complex, with someone on scene trying to pull it out.
Disturbance reported near Sampson Avenue in Mena
Disturbance
Sampson Ave, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance near Sampson Avenue in Mena.
Woman fallen with back pain and dehydration in locked home
Medical Emergency
US-71, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and a deputy were sent to a location on Highway 71 South for a woman who reportedly fell earlier in the morning and has injuries, back pain, difficulty moving, and possible dehydration. She reported that all the doors were locked and could not get to them to unlock them.
Officer requested for woman with dementia at Sampson Ave
Medical Emergency
Sampson Ave, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to a location near Sampson Avenue for a woman with dementia. The caller reported he was caring for her and needed an officer, but it was not a major emergency.
Juveniles reported running into Hwy 71 waving phone lights
Traffic
US-71, Mena, AR
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was flagged down after a report that juveniles ran into the roadway and waved phone lights at a vehicle on Highway 71 near Polk Road 37. The deputy advised they were going to attempt to make contact with them.
Prowler reported at RV on Polk Road (number withheld)
Suspicious Activity
Polk County Rd 87, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible prowler at an RV near Polk Road (number withheld) in Mena. The caller reported someone came to the back door and then left, with no description or vehicle information provided.
Report of possibly impaired driver on Highway 71
Substance Use
US-71, Mena, AR
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible impaired driver in a Jeep traveling southbound on Highway 71 from Rainey Street in Mena, Arkansas. The vehicle was later reported turning left on Old Cove 42 toward Potter.
Person with hand laceration and possible artery cut
Medical Emergency
Polk County Rd 72, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a location near (address_number withheld) 72 for a medical emergency involving a hand laceration and a possibly cut artery, at the request of EMS.
Multiple brush fires reported near senior center
Fire
Autumn Dr, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible multiple brush fire incident off Highway 71 near a senior center.
Single-vehicle crash involving postal driver
Traffic
Polk County Rd 78, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single vehicle crash involving a postal driver on County Road 183 near Coke Road.
City unit reports heading to Marion Avenue
Traffic
Marion Ave, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, a city unit reported clearing its previous location and heading to an address on Marion Avenue. The purpose of the visit was not specified in the transmission.
Unauthorized burn extinguished on Oak Grove Avenue
Fire
Oak Grove Ave, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders handled a reported unauthorized outdoor burn near Oak Grove Avenue in Mena, Arkansas, extinguished the fire, and advised the person on what materials could and could not be burned.
Disturbance reported on Mama Mia Drive
Disturbance
Mama-Mia Dr, Mena, AR 71953
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance at an address on Mama Mia Drive in Mena, Arkansas.
