Hayti Police Report

Oct. 20 - At 5:13 a.m. officers were called to the Pemiscot Memorial ER in reference to a patient that was causing a disturbing. Upon arrival, officers arrested Genesis L. Allen, 26, of West Memphis, AR, for disobedience to police. Allen was processed at the police department and then taken to the Justice Center where she was held until she was later released after posting a bond of $136.

Oct. 19 - At approximately 11:15 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on North 1st at East Highway 84 that resulted in the arrest of Ricky J. Hooper, 40, of Hayti for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while suspended or revoked. Hooper was taken to the Justice Center where he was held on a 24 hour investigative hold pending the filing of formal charges with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Oct. 20 - The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued a warrant for Ricky Hooper, charging him with possession of a controlled substance (class D felony), possession of marijuana less than 35 grams (class D misdemeanor), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (class D misdemeanor), and driving while suspended or revoked (class A misdemeanor). Hooper is being held at the Justice Center on a $5,000 cash bond.

Oct. 20 - At approximately 11:45 a.m. officers received a call to The Store in reference to a past tense shoplifter. Upon arrival officers obtained a complaint against Henry l. Hamilton Sr., 64, of Hayti after he was allegedly seen on video shoplifting cigars on Monday, October 16. At approximately 1:15 p.m. officers were called back to The Store because Hamilton had come in and was observed by the staff. Henry was located walking down the street and arrested. He was then taken to the police department where he was processed and later taken to the Justice Center on a $236 bond.

Oct. 22 - At approximately 2:10 officers were dispatched to the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital ER in reference to an unruly patient who was cursing at the staff. Upon arrival officers arrested Coner M. Morgan, 26, of Caruthersville, for peace disturbance by profane language. Morgan was processed and transported to the Justice Center with a $136 bond.

Oct. 26 - At 5:00 p.m. officers investigated an incident at the 100 Block of East Broadway Street in reference to a person being bitten by a dog. As a result of the investigation a complaint was signed by the victim. Officers later made contact with the owner, Hazel L. Whitson, of Hayti and issued her a citation for dangerous or vicious dog. Whitson was given a court date.

Oct. 27 - At approximately 6:30 p.m. officers were called to The Store in reference to a disturbance. Officers later arrested Leonard Fowler, 62, for peace disturbance. Fowler was transported to the police department and then released on a summons to appear in municipal court.

Oct. 28 - At approximately 9:45 p.m. officers were called to Pilots in reference to a shoplifter still in the store. Officers arrested Juan Cortez, 46, of Mexico, for petty larceny. Items stolen were valued at $113.18. Cortez was transported to the police department where he was processed and released after posting a bond of $236. Cortez was given a court date.

Oct. 28 - At approximately 3:45 p.m. officers were called to The Store in reference to a shoplifter still in the store. Officers arrested Mark Tomei, 47, of Jonesboro for petty larceny. The items stolen were valued at $3.59. Tomei was processed at the police department. Tomei was then transported to the Justice Center where he is being held on a bond of $236. Tomei was given a court date.

Oct. 29 - Officers located and arrested Glen E. Morgan of Hayti on an active warrant through the city of Hayti for driving while suspended or revoked. Morgan was transported to the police department for processing and released. Morgan was given a court date.