Polly Annabelle Elisabeth Simmons of Walnut Ridge was arrested on Monday, September 14, 2026, for allegedly violating a court-issued no-contact order. According to records from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Simmons is currently being held in the county detention center as she awaits her next court appearance.
The no-contact order stems from an ongoing case against Simmons, who was charged in February 2026 with second-degree domestic battery following an investigation by the Walnut Ridge Police Department. She was released on bond in connection to that case prior to this week's arrest.
Court documents indicate Simmons called 911 on January 5, reporting that her 2-month-old son had returned from a babysitter with blood on his nose and two black eyes. The infant was treated at St. Bernards Medical Center before being transferred to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock due to the severity of his injuries. Hospital staff reportedly determined the injuries were consistent with physical abuse, diagnosing the child with signs of shaken baby syndrome.
A bench warrant for Simmons was issued on March 2, and she was subsequently taken into custody on the domestic battery charge. Following this week’s arrest for the alleged violation of the no-contact order, Simmons faces additional legal hurdles.
She remains incarcerated at the Lawrence County Detention Center, and no further details regarding upcoming court dates or bond adjustments have been released.