From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On May 3rd, 2016, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Silver Tree Road about a unauthorized use of a vehicle.  The victim reported that 20 year old Mason Nixon of Shirley, physically took keys from them and took the vehicle without permission.  The victim also reported that Nixon took a 38 caliber derringer from them.  Deputies later made contact with the vehicle.  Nixon was arrested and is being charged with misdemeanor unauthorized use of a vehicle, and Theft by receiving.  Nixon is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center awaiting a first appearance.