From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On December 5th, 2015, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, during a traffic stop made contact with 48 year old Michael Smith of Clinton. It was found that Smith was wanted out of White County. After a permission to search deputies found possible methamphetamine. The 20th Judicial District Drug Crime Task Force assisted in the investigation. Other illegal drug were also found in the vehicle. Smith was arrested and charges with felony possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. Smith is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County awaiting a first appearance.