From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On May 25th, 2015, Deputies from Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a disturbance in the Resort Road area of Van Buren County.  After an investigation into the incident it was found 51 year old Vernon Silvey of Greers Ferry had pulled a handgun from his vehicle and made threats.  Silvey was arrested at the incident and charged with Felony Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons, Felony Terroristic Threatening, and Misdemeanor Public Intoxication.  Silvey is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center awaiting a first appearance.