From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On January 1st, 2016, Deputies responded to altercation, reported by Clinton City Police that happened in the county. After meeting with the victim and witnesses, and investigating the incident, deputies determined that 38 year old Cody Lee Bramlett of Clinton, had battered the victim. Deputies found the victim was trying to calm down an incident between Bramlett and his wife. Bramlett was later arrested at his residence in Van Buren County and charged with misdemeanor Battery in the 3rd degree. Bramlett later bonded on the charges.