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March 1, 2023
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Kenyon arrested on suspicion of battery Mena Police Department The Mena Police Department was dispatched to a disturbance at Rebecca Apartments at 709 Dallas Ave., Friday, Feb. 24, at approximately 11:45 p.m. Officers made contact with Christopher Brown, 39, when they arrived on scene. Brown was injured with what appeared to be a gunshot wound and EMS was notified. The investigation led to a residence at 701 Dallas Ave., which is the property adjacent to Rebecca Apartments. During the investigation, Larry Kenyon, 52, was arrested on suspicion of battery in the first-degree. People stating on Facebook they are family members of Brown and in touch with him have provided updates stating Brown was taken to UAMS in Little Rock and has undergone multiple surgeries. All subjects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.