From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On August 3^rd, 2014, Deputy Bobby Lockard of the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, gave pursuit of a 4-wheeler driven by a female on the New Road near Shirley.   Lockard was able to block the path of the 4-wheeler on a lease road off the New road.  Lockard made contact with 42 year old Penney Gail Mahaney of Shirley.  Mahaney was arrested and charged with misdemeanor fleeing.  Mahaney is currently incarcerated in the Van Buren County awaiting first appearance.