PEA RIDGE — Marijuana bagged
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Within a few hours, Pea Ridge police had made three drug-related arrests Thursday night and early Friday morning. A large bag of marijuana was recovered from a vehicle searched during a routine traffic stop shortly after midnight early Friday, Nov. 27. Two Pea Ridge men were arrested. The driver, Shane Hobbs, 22, was arrested for being a felon in possession of firearms or certain items and driving on a suspended driver’s license. Cody Garner, 20, Pea Ridge, the passenger, was arrested for felony possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Police said this is the largest quantity of marijuana confiscated recently. Three hours previously, another local man was arrested for drug-related charges. At 9:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, Joshua Lee, 22, was arrested after a short pursuit and charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license, fleeing, possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence.
PEA RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Incidents reported this week to the Pea Ridge Police Department include:
Seven warrants served:
• 11/24 Justin Debacco, 25, Bella Vista, contempt of court along with warrants from Rogers and Bella Vista;
• 11/24 Christopher Mann, 32, Pea Ridge, contempt;
• 11/24 Richard Weldon, 47, Rogers, contempt;
• 11/24 Sharla Billips, 39, Fayetteville, contempt;
• 11/24 Christopher Christiansen, 30, Rogers, contempt;
• 11/25 Brandon Rice, 19, Pea Ridge, contempt; and
• 11/29 Jason Roe, 34, Pea Ridge, harassment warrant.
Other incidents reported include:
Tuesday, Nov. 24
4:30 p.m. Dog bite, dog owned by family members, no charges filed.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
12:33 a.m.While on patrol, police found a wallet, a coat and a sack on Slack Street. Items were picked up by police, the owner was notified and items were later retrieved by the owner. 4:08 p.m. A resident on Luke Street reported criminal mischief in which two vehicles parked at the residence were scratched sometime during the previous night.
Friday, Nov. 27
4:15 p.m. A traffic stop on East PIckens and Bussy Lane resulted in the arrest of William Stark, 48, Bentonville for DWI II, speeding and drinking on the highway.
Sunday, Nov. 29
9:44 p.m. A report of an attempted suicide by a 14-year-old male at a residence on South Curtis Avenue.The subject was transported to a local hospital by Pea Ridge Fire and EMS.
Firefighters feted
GARFIELD — The annual appreciation dinner for the firefighters and auxiliary for Northeast Benton County Volunteer Fire Department is set for Sunday, Dec. 6, in the community room of Station No. 1 for NEBCO.
The room is available with a special rate of $50 during December. There is a full kitchen. For more information, call the NEBCO office at 359-3134.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Thursday, Dec. 3
10 a.m. — Benton County Conservation District, USDA Service Center, Bentonville; for more information, contact Gail Sparks at 273-2622 ext. 3.
Monday, Dec. 7
5:30 p.m. — Garfield Parks Commission, Town Hall.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
1 p.m. — Pea Ridge City Court, City Hall. 6 p.m. —Gateway City Council, City Hall. 6:30 p.m. — VAS Board Meeting,VAS offices, Garfield. 7 p.m. — Avoca City Council,Town Hall.
NEBCO
Incidents reported this week to the Northeast Benton County Fire Department include:
Monday, Nov. 16
10:41 a.m. Medical assist, Hyden Road.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
9:32 p.m. Medical assist, Ark. Hwy. 127.
Thursday, Nov. 19
12:11 p.m. Disturbance,Wimpy Jones Road.
Saturday, Nov. 21
5:17 a.m. Medical assist, Beaver Hollow. 11:59 a.m. Medical assist, Marshall St.
Monday, Nov. 23
1:36 p.m. Motor-vehicle accident, Ark. Hwy. 127.
Thursday, Nov. 26
11:30 a.m. Medical assist, Sugar Creek Road.
Friday, Nov. 27
11:57 a.m. Brush fire, Arabian Drive.
COURT REPORT
Judge John A. Skaggs, presiding Richard S. Hardwicke, prosecuting attorney Nov. 10, 2009 Abshier, Robert W., 27,Contempt fail to pay fines and costs: $150 fines and costs. Fields, Jason A.,39, Speeding: $150 fines and costs. Fields, Jason A.,39, Failure to appear: $275 fines and costs. Schmalz, Robert Wayne,40, Drive on susp. or revoked D.L.: $325 fines and costs. Schmalz, Robert Wayne,40, No proof liability insurance — Local: $325 fines and costs. Schmalz, Robert Wayne,40, Failure to appear: $290 fines and costs Abercrombie, Jackson L.,21, Failure to appear: $275 fines and costs Douglas, Kari,28, Poss. controlled substance: $500 fines and costs. Douglas, Kari,28, Poss of an instrument of crime: Nol Prossed. Denton, Andraya D.,41, Dog regulations City Ord. 314: $75 fines and costs. Shockley, Tina J.,25, No proof liability insurance — Local: $315 fines and costs. Miller, Bryant,30, No proof liability insurance — Local: $25 fines and costs. Corshia, Roy L.,28, Drive on susp. or revoked D.L.: $225 fines and costs. Corshia, Roy L.,28, No proof liability insurance — Local: $325 fines and costs. Corshia, Roy L.,28, No child safety restraint: Nol Prossed. Thomas, Mickey,31, Fleeing: $300 fines and costs. Thomas, Mickey,31, Public intoxi cation: $225 fines and costs. Cornell, Stacy L.,32, Speeding: $190 fines and costs. Nelson, Lisa J.,42, Imprudent driving City Ord. 139: $150 fines and costs. Nelson, Lisa J.,42, No proof liability insurance — Local: $25 fines and costs. Sullivan, Michael R.,51, No or expired driver’s license: $175 fines and costs. Sullivan, Michael R.,51, Fail to register or transfer: $100 fines and costs. Sullivan, Michael R.,51, Fictitious vehicle license: $125 fines and costs. Coleman, David,21, Public intoxication: $225 fines and costs. Armstrong, Joseph Dwayne,33, Speeding: $150 fines and costs. Armstrong, Joseph Dwayne,33, No child safety restraint: $100 fines and costs. Randolph, Jerry,28, Drive on susp. or revoked D.L.: $225 fines and costs. Gomez, Graciela Rueda,24, No proof liability insurance — Local: $25 fines and costs. Austin, Sarah M.,27, Dog regulations City Ord. 314: $75 fines and costs Bratti, Justin D.,21, Dog regulations City Ord. 314: $75 fines and costs Desadier, Susan D.,38, No proof liability insurance — Local: $225 fines and costs. Lushenko, Darrel Wayne,52, Drive on susp. or revoked D.L.: $330 fines and costs. Fitchue, Samantha M.,21, Fail to stop at stop sign: $130 fines and costs. Cordoza, Meredith T.,18, Imprudent driving City Ord. 139: $100 fines and costs. Cordoza, Meredith T.,18, No proof liability insurance — Local: $25 fines and costs. Murphy, Andrea K.,23, No or expired driver’s license: $225 fines and costs. Johnson, Judith L.,40, Speeding: $150 fines and costs. Pearce, Justin L.,23, Dog regulations City Ord. 314: $75 fines and costs
PLAYFUL PALS FREE TO GOOD HOME
Kitten — Female, 8-week-old, gray tabby, call Gayla at 417-226-4586. (11/18) Two Papillions —Two- and threeyears old, call Roxie Goines, 417-341-1177. (11/4) Four kittens — One cream color, two yellow and one black, call 656-3945. (10/28)
LOST ANIMALS
White Terrier — Black face, neutered male, call Brenda David 287-2825. (11/4) Silky Terrier — Male, eight weeks old, black, call Shelly at 936-0341. (10/21)
FOUND ANIMALS
Great Dane — Female, black, call Chad Toms,366-5971.(11/4) Sheltie — Found in Maple Glen area, call Jennifer 381-3852. (10/14)
To list animals in this column, call 451-1196. PEA RIDGE FIRE/EMS DEPT.
Incidents reported to the Pea Ridge Fire/EMS Department this week include:
Monday, Nov. 23
8:33 a.m. Medical,Wade Lane, transported one.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
8:50 a.m. Medical, Linder Road, transported one.
Thursday, Nov. 26
1:05 a.m. Medical, It’ll Do Road, transported one. 7:44 a.m. Medical,Wade Lane, transported one.
Friday, Nov. 27
11:57 a.m. Mutual aid, brush fire with structures threatened, Arabian Drive, Garfield, canceled en route. 5:36 p.m. Medical,Wade Lane, transported one.
Saturday, Nov. 28
3:27 p.m. Medical,Wade Lane, transported one.
Sunday, Nov. 29
10:56 a.m. Medical,Weston Loop, transported one. 9:57 p.m. Medical, S. Curtis Ave., transported one. VAS
Incidents reported this week toVAS:
Monday, Nov. 23
1:36 p.m. Motor-vehicle accident, Ark. Hwy. 127, transported one.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
10:54 p.m. Medical, Beaver Hollow Road, transported one.
Thursday, Nov. 26
7:43 a.m .Medical, Posy Mountain Road, transported one. 11:30 a.m. Medical, Sugar Creek Road, transported one.
Friday, Nov. 27
12 p.m. Fire standby, Arabian Drive, no transport.
Sunday, Nov. 29
8:50 p.m. Medical, U.S. Hwy. 62, no transport.
On the Record, Pages 3 on 12/02/2009