From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On Feb. 6th, 2015, 22 year old Mathew Lee Patch of Edgemont was arrested on drug charges.  Van Buren County Sheriff's Office deputies made contact with Patch during a traffic stop, in Shirley.  During the stop and with permission to search, Van Buren County Sheriff's Office deputies found a large amount of Marijuana in the trunk of the vehicle. Patch is being charged with Felony Possession of a drugs (marijuana) with intent to deliver.  Patch is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center awaiting a first appearance.