From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On July 24th, 2016, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call on State Highway 16 West. Upon arriving, deputies spoke with the victim whom had met them at the roadway, and reported that 60 year old Floyd M. Cathy of Clinton had hit her in the head. Deputies investigated the incident and arrested Cathy. Cathy is being charged with Domestic Battery in the 3rd degree and is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention center awaiting a first appearance.