May 20
6:32 p.m. – Constables separated individuals involved in a domestic disturbance.
8:38 p.m. – Caller reported a hit and run of a white vehicle banging an SUV near a church.
May 21
12:49 a.m. – A traffic stop on E. Van Buren resulted in a DWI/speeding arrest.
2:58 a.m. – Two people were arrested on Center St. for public intoxication. One was also charged with disorderly conduct.
9:50 a.m. – The sheriff’s office notified ESPD of a reckless driver coming into town on Hwy. 23N but officer did not encounter the vehicle.
10:47 a.m. – Driver hit a manhole cover that caused his vehicle to flip over. Constable took a report.
11:44 a.m. – Assistance for graduation traffic on Hwy. 23S was requested.
12:16 p.m. – Individual reported that three dogs in full sun in an SUV were on N. Main. Constable found all windows were down and spoke with the owner who was working nearby and checking on them regularly.
2:40 p.m. – Caller reported that it seemed a grave in the cemetery had been tampered with. A report was taken.
7:42 p.m. – An “out of control” Louisiana man was arrested for destroying property at a local motel.
May 22
12:25 a.m. – A Missouri man was arrested at a traffic stop
for speeding and outstanding warrants from Izard County.
8:24 a.m. – Caller saw a bee hive in a parking lot and was worried someone would run over it and bees would attack. Constables placed cones around to protect bees and people.
8:31 a.m. – A burglar alarm went off at a restaurant but investigation revealed the reason was a mystery.
8:59 a.m. – Dog complaint from different people was dealt with.
9:22 a.m. – Sheriff’s office alerted ESPD to an erratic driver on US 62. Driver was cited and not intoxicated.
9:48 a.m. – Federal Protection got wind of a bank alarm going off but keyholder had already advised ESPD that all was okay.
2:57 p.m. – A reported reckless driver drove perfectly well as officer followed the vehicle through town.
4:51 p.m. – Complainant said a vehicle hit her vehicle in a parking lot and vamoosed. A report was taken.
4:51 p.m. – A man called regarding a disturbance and wanted police backup to accompany him to the site of the agitation, where a woman was arrested for public intox.
6:09 p.m. – A man was reportedly stealing flowers from the Planer Hill city garden. He was not apprehended.
7:04 p.m. – A mother requested police check on her son at an area motel. They did and he was asked to contact his mother.
7:04 p.m. – Security was cause for alarm at a local business but all was found to be secure.
8:23 p.m. – Officer checked out report of a confrontation but were unable to locate a disturbance.
10:50 p.m. – A fracas between two guests at a motel resulted in the arrest of one for drunk and disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.