Pea Ridge Police Dept.

Wednesday, Jan. 10

11:25 a.m. A school resource officer assisted school officials at the Intermediate School searching for a student who had left the building. The child was found and taken home to his guardian.

Thursday, Jan. 11

12:19 p.m. Police were dispatched to an area on Harvey Wakefield Drive in reference to a man saying he had been assaulted and had his phone stolen and a gun taken. As a result of the investigation, police refereed the incident to the prosecutor who declined to press charges.

11:28 p.m. Police were dispatched to a residence on East Pickens Street in reference to a tree that had fallen on the roof of a house. A police officer who was holding a metal ladder when lightning struck in the area. The officer was checked by emergency personnel and transported to a nearby hospital for tests.

Saturday, Jan. 13

8:43 p.m. Police were dispatched to the Walmart Neighborhood Market for a welfare check on a female lying behind the store, screaming and not wearing a jacket. The temperature outside was 14 degrees. As a result of the investigation, police arrested Amy S. Purser, 49, Pea Ridge, in connection with public intoxication and warrants from Pea Ridge, Springdale and Bentonville. 10:20 p.m. As a result of an investigation, police arrested Osvaldo Arteaga Jr., 25, Rogers, in connection with second violation of Omnibus DWI Act and second-degree criminal mischief.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

1:15 p.m. A resident of W.M.B. Franklin Avenue reported fraud/threats involving money she sent to someone who contacted her via social media. As a result of the investigation, it was determined the incident was a scam.

Thursday, Jan. 18

3:15 p.m. Police were dispatched to the parking lot at Walmart Neighborhood market for a private property motor vehicle collision involving a truck driven by Bonnie Baxter, 65, Seligman, Mo., and a 4Runner driven by Alli Fosse, 18, Washburn, Mo.

5:49 p.m. Police were dispatched to the junior high school to meet with a resident of Rogers in reference to a juvenile who she believes skipped school and was at a residence in Pea Ridge. The juvenile was located and placed in the care of the guardian. More than an hour later, the reporting party notified police the juvenile had stolen alcohol from Walmart. As a result of the investigation, the guardian paid for the item and no charges were filed.

Friday, Jan. 19

8:41 a.m. As a result of a traffic stop, police cited Geneva Wilson, 29, Fayetteville, in connection with driving with suspended/revoked license; drive or move vehicle without registration; and on a Springdale warrant.

10:34 p.m. As a result of a traffic stop, police cited Jonathan Jacob Moralde, 40, Orlando, Fla., in connection with possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.

Saturday, Jan. 20

11:11 a.m. A resident of Greer Street reported she received a voicemail from someone claiming to be a law enforcement officer and demanding money. It was determined the incident was a scam.

4:27 p.m. A resident of Rogers reported extortion and forgery involving a scam using social media.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

9:29 a.m. As a result of a traffic stop, police cited Linette Mendoza, 21, Fayetteville, in connection with no insurance, possession of a controlled substance and on a Johnson warrant.